过 guò
(experience marker) / to pass / to cross
过 (guò) means "(experience marker) / to pass / to cross" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 过
生日
shēngrì
birthday
新年
xīnnián
New Year
北京
Běijīng
Beijing
马路
mǎlù
road / street
红绿灯
hónglǜdēng
traffic light
Frequently asked questions
What does 过 (guò) mean in Chinese?
过 (guò) means "(experience marker) / to pass / to cross" in Chinese. 过 (guò) means "(experience marker) / to pass / to cross" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 过 in a sentence?
Use 过 (guò) the way you would use "(experience marker) / to pass / to cross" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 过?
Common words that pair with 过 include 生日, 新年. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 过 (guò) and 出 (chū)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 过 means "(experience marker) / to pass / to cross"; 出 means "out / to exit / to produce / to appear". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 过 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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The fastest way to remember 过 (guò) is to hear it used naturally. Start with our free interactive lesson and practice with real audio from day one.
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