Kanji 越: surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam
Key takeaways
Kanji 越: surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 越
surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines 'run' (走) and 'battle axe' (戉). It depicts someone running while using an axe to clear obstacles, leading to the meanings 'to cross over' or 'to surpass.' You can see this in words like 'overtaking' or 'crossing a border'.
