Definition
越洋 is a separable verb (离合词) that literally means 'to cross an ocean.' You can split 越 and 洋 by inserting particles, measure words, or durations, e.g. 越了一次洋 ('crossed the ocean once'). It is also commonly used as a modifier in fixed compounds like 越洋电话 ('overseas phone call') and 越洋航班 ('transoceanic flight'). The literal verb usage is less frequent but perfectly acceptable.
v.o.
to cross the oceanto go overseas
Examples
- 越洋。Tā yuè yáng qù liúxué le.He crossed the ocean to study abroad.
- 越洋。Tāmen dǎ le yí gè yuè yáng diànhuà.They made an overseas phone call.
- 。Tā zhǐ yuè guò yí cì yáng.He has only crossed the ocean once.
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