跨国

• Pinyin: kuà guó
• Hanzi breakdown: 跨 = 足 (foot) + 夸 — stride; 国 = country

Meaning

Transnational; multinational; cross-border. Relating to activities or entities that span multiple countries.

Commonly used to describe multinational corporations (跨国公司), cross-border transactions, or international operations. Emphasizes the spanning of national boundaries.

Examples

1. 这家跨国公司在全球有五万多名员工。 This multinational company has over fifty thousand employees worldwide.
2. 跨国并购需要考虑各国法律差异。 Cross-border mergers and acquisitions need to consider legal differences across countries.
3. 跨国合作能带来更多的发展机遇。 Transnational cooperation can bring more development opportunities.

Usage Guide

Context: business, economics, international

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 他在一家跨国公司工作。(He works at a multinational company.)
• 跨国经营面临很多挑战。(Transnational operations face many challenges.)

Don't Say

• 用跨国形容普通的国际旅行，如'跨国旅游'。(For tourism, use 出国 or 国际 — 跨国 implies business/institutional operations)

Origin & History

Compound of 跨 (to stride across) + 国 (country). Literally 'striding across countries.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Business/Professional