HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
过 — to pass
- Reading
- guò
- Meaning
- to pass; to cross; (past tense particle)
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
过 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is guò and it means to pass; to cross; (past tense particle). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
过 appears in everyday chinese words such as 过 (pass, cross; past), 过去 (past, formerly) and 过年 (celebrate New Year).
Chinese words containing 过
Frequently asked questions
What does 过 mean in Chinese?
过 means to pass; to cross; (past tense particle) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 过 read?
过 is read guò. Reading it inside real words — 过 and 过去 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 过 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 过 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 过 in a word?
A common word containing 过 is 过 (guò) — "pass, cross; past". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 过 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 过 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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