超标 chāobiāo to cross the limit
to cross the limit; to be over the accepted norm; excessive
How to remember 超标: 超 jump over + 标 mark = to cross the limit.
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How it is used
- To exceed the permitted standard, especially for pollution, emissions, or measurements - 这里的空气质量严重超标 (zhèlǐ de kōngqì zhìliàng yánzhòng chāobiāo) the air quality here is way over the limit.
- A fixed verb-object (超 + 标 from 标准); very common in health, safety, and environmental reporting (甲醛超标 formaldehyde over limit).
- Neutral-technical register; implies a defined threshold has been crossed, unlike plain 太高 (too high).