• 753rd most frequent character
  • Adds ~0.02% to your reading coverage
  • 1 dictionary entry
  • Appears in 113 words
  • Component in 0 characters

Decomposition

1Once
3Graphical
丿

Pinyin & Meaning

1. chāo (chao1)to exceed • to overtake • to surpass • to transcend • to pass • to cross • ultra- • super-

Pronunciation Clues

1. Pronunciation clue for chāo (chao1)The component is pronounced as 'zhào' (zhao4). It has the same pinyin final.
2. Pronunciation clue for chāo (chao1)The component is pronounced as 'dāo' (dao1). It has the same pinyin final.

Example Words

Common

超过 (超過)

Uncommon

超人 
超值 
超出 
超市 
超标 (超標)
超级 (超級)
超越 

RareShow 105

Decomposition Levels:
Level 1 - Once: Only divided once. So only two components.
Level 2 - Radical: Radical Decomposition. The character gets decomposed into its lowest radical components. For the complete list visit the Radical wikipedia page.
Level 3 - Graphical: Graphical Decomposition. Shows all the strokes & lowest level of components that make up the character.
If you see questions marks or too many "block" characters, especially when it comes to level 3 decomposition you might need the correct font.