No. 394 in Vietnamese
vượt
"Vượt" means "to overcome" or "to surpass."
In a sentence
Họ đã vượt qua một thử thách lớn.
They overcame a significant challenge.
In this sentence, 'vượt' is used in the phrasal verb 'vượt qua,' meaning 'to overcome.' It conveys successfully passing through or overcoming an obstacle or difficulty.
Cô ấy vượt biên để tìm một cuộc sống tốt đẹp hơn.
She crossed the border to seek a better life.
Here, 'vượt' is used to describe crossing a boundary or barrier, specifically 'vượt biên,' which means 'to cross a border.' It denotes movement across a delineation.
Chúng ta cần vượt qua bản thân để đạt được mục tiêu.
We need to surpass ourselves to achieve our goals.
In this sentence, 'vượt' is part of 'vượt qua,' indicating surpassing or going beyond oneself, implying personal improvement or growth.
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