This is the 394th most frequent Vietnamese word.
vượt
"Vượt" means "to overcome" or "to surpass."
In this sentence, 'vượt' is used in the phrasal verb 'vượt qua,' meaning 'to overcome.' It conveys successfully passing through or overcoming an obstacle or difficulty.
Họ đã vượt qua một thử thách lớn.
They overcame a significant challenge.
Here, 'vượt' is used to describe crossing a boundary or barrier, specifically 'vượt biên,' which means 'to cross a border.' It denotes movement across a delineation.
Cô ấy vượt biên để tìm một cuộc sống tốt đẹp hơn.
She crossed the border to seek a better life.
In this sentence, 'vượt' is part of 'vượt qua,' indicating surpassing or going beyond oneself, implying personal improvement or growth.