cyun1 jyut6 si4 hung1穿越時空穿越时空
Jyutpingcyun1 jyut6 si4 hung1
Yalechyūn yuht sìh hūng
Definition
To travel through time and space; to transcend temporal and spatial boundaries.
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How it's used
Commonly associated with science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture media rather than literal travel. It carries a sense of wonder or impossibility, often used when discussing hypothetical scenarios or plot points in films and novels. While it implies moving through time, it is rarely used in serious historical or scientific contexts.
Examples
If you could travel through time, where would you want to go?
The movie is about the protagonist traveling through time to save their family.
Related words
Common phrases
time-travel movie
ability to travel through time
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe literal travel between cities or countries, as it specifically refers to crossing temporal or dimensional boundaries. It is not a synonym for travelling abroad or going on a trip.
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Grammar guides
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