过渡 guòdù to cross over (by ferry)
to cross over (by ferry); transition; interim; caretaker (administration)
How to remember 过渡: 过 to cross + 渡 to cross = to cross over (by ferry).
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How it is used
- A transition or interim phase between two states - 过渡时期 (guòdù shíqī) a transitional period, 过渡阶段 (guòdù jiēduàn) transition stage.
- Marks an in-between, temporary bridge - 过渡政府 (guòdù zhèngfǔ) a caretaker government, 过渡方案 (guòdù fāng'àn) a stopgap plan.
- Don't confuse the writing with 过度 (guòdù, excessive) - same pinyin, different character and meaning.