过 (guò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 过 (guò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 过 (guò) means "to pass; to cross; (particle for past experience)". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 过 stroke by stroke?

过 has 6 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 过 and 巡?

过 (guò) and 巡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 过?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 过?

Common words containing 过 include: 过去 (guò qù) — past; to go over; 难过 (nán guò) — sad; to feel bad; 经过 (jīng guò) — To pass through; the process..

How to Write 过

The character 过 (guò) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

过 is pronounced guò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to pass; to cross; (particle for past experience).

As an HSK Level 1 character, 过 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 过

过去 guò qù

past; to go over

难过 nán guò

sad; to feel bad

经过 jīng guò

To pass through; the process.

Example Sentences

过去的事情就让它过去吧。

guò qù de shì qíng jiù ràng tā guò qù ba

Let bygones be bygones.

听到这个消息我很难过。

tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī wǒ hěn nán guò

I was very sad to hear this news.

我每天都经过这家书店。

wǒ měi tiān dōu jīng guò zhè jiā shū diàn

I pass by this bookstore every day.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 过 (guò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 过

What does 过 (guò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 过 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 过 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 过?

What common words use 过?

How to Write 过 (guò)