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超级 (chāo jí) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

超级 (chāo jí) is a Chinese word: super. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 超级

形 xíng adjective

super

这个蛋糕超级好吃。

zhè ge dàn gāo chāo jí hǎo chī

This cake is super delicious.

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Word breakdown

超 chāo — exceed, surpass

Words with this character (8)
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级 jí — level, grade

Words with this character (16)
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  • 6 高级 gāo jí — advanced HSK 5
    • 高 high (indicates elevated status or quality)
    • 级 level/grade (indicates classification or rank)
    Example

    这是一家高级餐厅。

    zhè shì yì jiā gāo jí cān tīng

    This is a high-end restaurant.

  • 7 上级 shàng jí — superior HSK 6
    • 上 above, upper
    • 级 level, rank
    Example

    我需要向上级汇报这个问题。

    wǒ xū yào xiàng shàng jí huì bào zhè ge wèn tí

    I need to report this issue to my superior.

  • 8 分级 fēn jí — to classify HSK 6
    • 分 to divide, to separate
    • 级 grade, level, rank
    Example

    图书馆按照年龄对读者进行分级。

    tú shū guǎn àn zhào nián líng duì dú zhě jìn xíng fēn jí

    The library classifies readers by age.

  • 9 等级 děng jí — grade; rank; level HSK 6
    • 等 class; category
    • 级 level; grade; step
    Example

    这个考试分为三个等级。

    zhè ge kǎo shì fēn wéi sān ge děng jí

    This exam is divided into three levels.

  • 10 下级 xià jí — subordinate HSK 7
    • 下 lower, below (indicating lower position in hierarchy)
    • 级 level, rank, grade (indicating hierarchical level)
    Example

    领导应该关心下级的工作和生活。

    lǐng dǎo yīng gāi guān xīn xià jí de gōng zuò hé shēng huó

    Leaders should care about the work and life of their subordinates.

  • 11 星级 xīng jí — star rating HSK 7
    • 星 star (as in rating stars)
    • 级 grade, class, level (classification system)
    Example

    这家酒店是五星级的。

    zhè jiā jiǔ diàn shì wǔ xīng jí de

    This hotel is five-star.

  • 12 晋级 jìn jí — to advance (to the next level/round) HSK 7
    • 晋 to advance, to move forward
    • 级 level, rank, grade
    Example

    我们队成功晋级决赛。

    wǒ men duì chéng gōng jìn jí jué sài

    Our team successfully advanced to the finals.

  • 13 级别 jí bié — level HSK 7
    • 级 grade, rank (indicates hierarchical position)
    • 别 category, type (adds distinction and classification)
    Example

    不同级别的员工有不同的待遇。

    bù tóng jí bié de yuán gōng yǒu bù tóng de dài yù

    Employees of different levels have different benefits.

  • 14 重量级 zhòng liàng jí — heavyweight HSK 7
    • 重 heavy, weight (provides the core concept of heaviness/mass)
    • 量 measure, quantity (specifies measured weight/amount)
    • 级 class, level, grade (indicates classification/category)
    Example

    他是商界的重量级人物。

    tā shì shāng jiè de zhòng liàng jí rén wù

    He is a heavyweight figure in the business world.

  • 15 阶级 jiē jí — class HSK 7
    • 阶 step, rank, hierarchy
    • 级 grade, level, rank
    Example

    在封建社会中，阶级差异非常明显。

    zài fēng jiàn shè huì zhōng jiē jí chā yì fēi cháng míng xiǎn

    In feudal society, class differences were very obvious.

  • 16 顶级 dǐng jí — top-tier HSK 7
    • 顶 top, highest point
    • 级 level, grade, class
    Example

    这是一家顶级餐厅。

    zhè shì yī jiā dǐng jí cān tīng

    This is a top-tier restaurant.

Structure & writing
1 超 chāo — to surpass, to exceed

超 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 走 zǒu — to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
走 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down 超 chāo to surpass, to exceed
HSK 3
越 yuè to cross over (an obstacle); to leap over 趣 qù intention; inclination
HSK 4
赶 gǎn to chase; to arrive in time 趟 tàng measure word for trips or journeys (round trips, comings and goings)
HSK 5
趋 qū to walk quickly
HSK 6
徒 tú to go on foot (without vehicle or horse) 趁 chèn to take advantage of (an opportunity)
HSK 7
赴 fù to go; to proceed to 陡 dǒu steep, nearly vertical
1.2 召 zhào — to summon, to call
召 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 1
超 chāo to surpass, to exceed
HSK 2
绍 shào to continue, to carry on
HSK 3
照 zhào (of light) shine on an object
HSK 4
招 zhāo to wave or gesture for someone to come or as a greeting
HSK 7
沼 zhǎo natural pond; marsh

Stroke order

2 级 jí — rank; grade; level

级 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 纟 sī — silk/thread radical
纟 is a component in 67 characters
HSK 1
给 gěi to give; to hand over to someone
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood) 绍 shào to continue, to carry on 绿 lǜ green (color, like flourishing grass and leaves, mixed from blue and yellow)
HSK 3
级 jí rank; grade; level 纸 zhǐ paper, usually made from plant fibers 练 liàn (lit.) white processed silk 终 zhōng end result; conclusion (opposite of 始) 结 jié to tie a knot in rope, thread, or strip of cloth; to weave by knotting
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绩 jì to twist hemp fibers into thread
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约 yuē to propose or discuss (something mutually binding) 纪 jì rules; regulations; discipline 线 xiàn thread; yarn made of silk, cotton, hemp, etc., used for sewing or knitting 组 zǔ to combine, to form 细 xì thin (of a rod-like object, opposite of 粗)
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绝 jué to sever; to cut off 续 xù to connect; to continue
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纷 fēn numerous and disorderly 织 zhī to weave (cloth or garments from silk, hemp, cotton, wool, etc.) 绕 rào to wind around; to coil around 络 luò something resembling a net 统 tǒng in total; all together; entirely
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绪 xù the beginning or starting point of something (originally the end of a silk thread) 维 wéi to connect; to tie 综 zōng to summarize; to bring together 缓 huǎn slow; unhurried (opposite of 急) 缩 suō to shrink; to become smaller, shorter, or fewer
HSK 6
纠 jiū to entangle; to twist around 纯 chún pure; free from impurities 纳 nà to take in; to bring in 绒 róng soft, fine hair or down 绘 huì to draw or paint (a picture)
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编 biān to weave or braid (with strips or strands)
HSK 7
纤 xiān slender; delicate; fine 纬 wěi weft; horizontal threads in woven fabric (opposite of 经) 纱 shā yarn spun from cotton, hemp, etc., used to twist into thread or weave into cloth 纲 gāng the main rope of a fishing net; the key or essential part of something (often referring to documents or speeches) 纵 zòng north-south in direction (opposite of '横')
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纹 wén pattern or design on silk fabric; decorative pattern or texture in general 纺 fǎng to spin (cotton, hemp, silk, wool, etc. into yarn or thread) 纽 niǔ handle or loop on an object for lifting or hanging 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials 绊 bàn to trip or entangle, impeding movement; to tie someone down so they cannot get away 绑 bǎng to tie up; to bind with rope or cord 绞 jiǎo to twist two or more strands together; to entangle 绣 xiù to embroider (patterns or characters onto fabric using colored thread) 绯 fēi crimson; scarlet 绰 chuò (lit.) ample; spacious; having plenty to spare 绳 shéng rope; cord (twisted from two or more strands of cotton, hemp, palm fibre, grass, etc.) 绵 mián silk floss; raw silk wadding used for padding clothing and quilts 绷 bēng to pull taut; to stretch tight 绸 chóu silk fabric; thin and soft silk textile 绽 zhàn to split open; to burst 缀 zhuì to sew together; to stitch 缅 miǎn distant; far away 缆 lǎn thick rope or iron chain for mooring a ship; heavy cable made of twisted strands 缉 jī to search for; to pursue and arrest 缔 dì to conclude; to establish (a treaty or agreement) 缕 lǚ thread; strand 缘 yuán reason; cause 缚 fù to bind; to tie up 缝 féng to sew; to stitch together with needle and thread 缠 chán to wind around, to wrap around 缤 bīn abundant and varied (as in "缤纷") 缴 jiǎo to hand in or pay (especially when fulfilling an obligation or under compulsion) 蕴 yùn (lit.) to contain; to accumulate 辫 biàn braid; plait of hair woven from divided strands
2.2 及 jí — to reach; to attain
及 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 3
极 jí apex; highest point; extremity 级 jí rank; grade; level
HSK 4
吸 xī to inhale or draw liquid/gas into the body (opposite of 呼, though 呼 is limited to breath) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society
HSK 7
汲 jí to draw water (from a well)

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