Definition
接过 is a resultative verb compound (动结式) formed from 接 (to receive) and 过 (to pass over). It means to take something someone hands to you, often by reaching out your hand, or to take over a role or task. As a resultative compound, it can be split to show possibility: 接得/不 + 过 (able/unable to receive). When used with an object, the object goes after the whole compound. The dictionary pinyin is jiē guō, but in natural speech the 过 is often neutral (guo).
r.v.
to receive (something handed over)to take over (a position or task)
Examples
- 接过。Tā jiē guō wǒ dì guòqù de shū.He took the book I handed over to him.
- ，。Zhège xiāngzi tài zhòng le, tā jiē bu guò.This box is too heavy; he can't receive it.
- 接过。Tā jiē guō le bānzhǎng de wèizhì.He took over the squad leader position.
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