초월하다
Meaning: to transcend; to go beyond
What does 초월하다 mean?
초월하다 [chowolhada] is a verb meaning "to transcend; to go beyond". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 초월하다 [chowolhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
그러나 인간의 보편적 감정인 사랑과 이별의 주제는 시대를 초월하여 지속적으로 다루어지고 있습니다.
However, the themes of love and parting, which are universal human emotions, continue to be addressed transcending eras.
📚 From Literature & Arts
생명윤리학, 인지과학, 디지털 인문학 등 기존 학문의 경계를 초월하는 융합 분야가 급속히 성장하고 있습니다.
Convergence fields that transcend the boundaries of existing disciplines, such as bioethics, cognitive science, and digital humanities, are rapidly growing.
📚 From 전문 학술
How to Use 초월하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 초월하다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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