超速

• Pinyin: chāo sù
• Desglose de hanzi: 超 = 走 (walk/run) + 召 (to summon, phonetic); 速 = 辶 (movement) + 束 (bundle, phonetic)

Significado

Ir con exceso de velocidad; exceder el límite de velocidad.

A traffic violation term. Very common in driving contexts. Can be used as a verb (to speed) or as a modifier (speeding). Often appears with 行驶 (driving) or 罚款 (fine).

Ejemplos

1. 他因为超速驾驶被扣了六分。
2. 这条高速公路上超速的车辆特别多。
3. 监控摄像头抓拍到你超速了。

Guía de uso

Contexto: traffic, driving, law

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 超速行驶是非常危险的行为。(Speeding is a very dangerous behavior.)
• 导航提醒前方有超速拍照。(The GPS warned there's a speed camera ahead.)

Incorrecto

• 我的心跳超速了 (超速 is specifically for vehicle speed limits — for fast heartbeat, use 加速 or 心跳加快)

Origen e historia

Compound of 超 (to exceed) and 速 (speed). A modern traffic term.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal