Definition
渡过 is a verb-complement compound (渡 'cross' + 过 'pass') that works both literally — crossing a river or stream — and figuratively — getting through a difficult period or crisis. The figurative use is common in formal and written Chinese (e.g., 渡过难关 'tide over a difficulty').
r.v.
to cross over (a river, stream, etc.)to get through (a difficult period)to weather (a crisis)
Examples
- 渡过。Wǒmen zhōngyú dù guò le nà tiáo hé.We finally crossed that river.
- 渡过。Tā chénggōng de dù guò le jīngjì wēijī.He successfully weathered the economic crisis.
- ，渡过。Zài péngyou de bāngzhù xià, tā dù guò le zuì kùnnan de shíqī.With her friends' help, she got through the most difficult period.
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