What is the difference between 踰 and 逾?

踰 and 逾 are variant forms meaning 'to exceed' or 'to cross over.' 逾 is more commonly used in modern Chinese, while 踰 appears more frequently in classical texts and is considered a variant form.

Is 踰 suitable for modern names?

踰 is quite rare in modern names due to its classical and somewhat formal nature. It may be chosen for its literary elegance but is not common in contemporary naming practice.

What are good pairings with 踰 in names?

Pair with characters that give positive direction to the 'surpassing' meaning:

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yú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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踰 · yú

To exceed;

to go beyond;

to cross over;

to transgress;

an alternative form of 逾.

To exceedto go beyondto cross over

Usage highlights

To exceed the limitTo cross over a wallTo go beyond the normTo overstep one's authorityTo exceed the budgetTo break the rules

Synonyms

逾— To exceed; to go beyond
越— To exceed; to cross over
超— To surpass; to exceed

Antonyms

守— To guard; to abide by
遵— To obey; to follow

Usage & contexts

Examples

The cost exceeded the budget (预算踰支).
He crossed over the wall (踰墙).
This is beyond the normal limit (踰越常规).
The ancient ritual must not be transgressed (古礼不可踰).

Collocations

To exceed the limit(踰越)
To cross over a wall(踰墙)
To go beyond the norm(踰矩)
To overstep one's authority(踰权)
To exceed the budget(踰支)
To break the rules(踰规)

Idioms

To overstep the bounds of propriety(不踰矩)
To cross mountains and seas(跋山踰海)
To go beyond the year(年踰)
To exceed the standard(规踰矩错)

Cultural background

FAQ

Often used in classical texts to describe transgressing moral, physical, or temporal boundaries.
Shares meaning and usage with the more common character 逾, with 踰 being a variant form.
Frequently appears in contexts discussing rituals, rules, and social norms in Confucian classics.

踰 (yú) - To exceed & to go beyond