Definition
过 (guo) is a particle added after a verb to show that the action has been experienced or happened at least once before. It is used in statements, questions (often with 吗), and negated with 没 (méi). Do not confuse with the verb guò meaning 'to cross'.
particle
(aspect particle) indicates that an action has been experienced or happened at least once in the past
Easily confused
- 过guòlook-aliketo cross, to go over
- 国guósound-alikecountry, nation, state
- 追zhuīlook-aliketo chase; to pursue (physically or metaphorically)
- 锅guōsound-alikepot; pan; wok; cauldron
- 裹guǒsound-aliketo wrap (up); to bundle
Examples
- 过。Wǒ qù guo tā jiā.I have been to his house.
- 过？Nǐ chī guo zhège shuǐguǒ ma?Have you ever eaten this fruit?
- 过。Tā méi dú guo zhè běn shū.He hasn't read this book.
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