超 (chāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 超 (chāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 超 (chāo) means "to exceed; to surpass; super-". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 走.

Q: How do you write 超 stroke by stroke?

超 has 12 strokes. The radical is 走. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 超 and 赶?

超 (chāo) and 赶 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 超?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 走. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 超?

Common words containing 超 include: 超市 (chāo shì) — supermarket; 超过 (chāo guò) — To exceed; to surpass.; 超人 (chāo rén) — Superman; extraordinary person.

How to Write 超

The character 超 (chāo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 走 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

超 is pronounced chāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to exceed; to surpass; super-.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 超 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 超

超市 chāo shì

supermarket

超过 chāo guò

To exceed; to surpass.

超人 chāo rén

Superman; extraordinary person

Example Sentences

超市在哪里？

chāo shì zài nǎ lǐ

Where is the supermarket?

别超过他。

bié chāo guò tā

Don't overtake him.

他是超人。

tā shì chāo rén

He is Superman.

Similar Characters

赶 gǎn

起 qǐ

赸 shàn

Practice Writing 超 (chāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 超

What does 超 (chāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 超 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 超 and 赶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 超?

What common words use 超?

How to Write 超 (chāo)