초과하다
To go beyond a set limit, amount, or standard.
Examples
3 of 5속도 제한을 초과하면 벌금을 내야 한다.
You must pay a fine if you exceed the speed limit.
이번 달 지출이 예산을 초과했습니다.
This month's expenses have exceeded the budget.
야, 너 칼로리 초과야. 그만 먹어.
Hey, you've exceeded your calories. Stop eating.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Cho-gwa: Think of 'Go over'.
Quick Quiz
여행 가방의 무게가 20kg을 ___하면 추가 요금을 내야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 초과
Examples
속도 제한을 초과하면 벌금을 내야 한다.
everydayYou must pay a fine if you exceed the speed limit.
이번 달 지출이 예산을 초과했습니다.
formalThis month's expenses have exceeded the budget.
야, 너 칼로리 초과야. 그만 먹어.
informalHey, you've exceeded your calories. Stop eating.
대기 중 이산화탄소 농도가 위험 수준을 초과했다.
academicThe concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere exceeded dangerous levels.
올해 매출 목표를 초과 달성할 것으로 예상됩니다.
businessIt is expected that we will exceed our sales target for this year.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
초과 근무
overtime work
용량 초과
capacity exceeded
초과 수익
excess profit
Often Confused With
'넘다' is a common native Korean word, while '초과하다' is more formal and used with specific numbers or limits.
Usage Notes
Very common in technical reports, finance, and legal documents.
Common Mistakes
Using '초과하다' for physical obstacles (use '넘다' for walls/mountains).
Memory Tip
Cho-gwa: Think of 'Go over'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 超過 (초과), meaning 'leap and go past'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
여행 가방의 무게가 20kg을 ___하면 추가 요금을 내야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 초과
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