Meaning and Usage
"超速" literally means "to exceed speed" and is commonly used to describe driving faster than the legal speed limit. It is a compound of "超" (to exceed) and "速" (speed). This term is often seen in traffic contexts, especially regarding speeding violations.
Common Contexts
You will frequently encounter "超速" in news reports about traffic accidents, police warnings, and driving regulations. It is a formal term used in both spoken and written Chinese.
Collocations and Patterns
- 超速驾驶 (chāosù jiàshǐ): speeding while driving
- 超速罚款 (chāosù fákuǎn): fine for speeding
- 超速行驶 (chāosù xíngshǐ): to drive over the speed limit
Usage Notes
When using "超速," it usually refers to vehicles exceeding speed limits. It is not used metaphorically. Avoid confusing it with "快" or "快速," which mean "fast" but do not imply breaking rules. "超速" always carries a negative or cautionary tone related to traffic safety.