Chinese
guò
Meaning: to pass; to cross; aspect particle for past experience
Part of Speech: Particle, Verb

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Example sentences

我去年去過那家夜市,所以知道那裡很熱鬧。
我去年去过那家夜市,所以知道那里很热闹。
I went to that night market last year, so I know it is very lively there.
他受過良好的教育。
He has received a good education.
我僅見過他一次。
I have only seen him once.
他沒去過中國。
He has not been to China.
過馬路時要注意安全。
Be careful of safety when crossing the street.

Usage Notes

After a verb, 過 marks that someone has experienced the action before. As a verb, it can mean to pass, cross, or go beyond.

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