COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 过 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 咼 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 过 (guò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cross
guòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
guò
过
to cross
Common words
guò lái
过来
to come over; to manage; to handle; to be able to take care of
guò nián
过年
to celebrate the Chinese New Year
guò qù
过去
(in the) past; former; previous; to go over; to pass by
guò jié
过节
to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)
jīng guò
经过
to pass; to go through; process; course
nán guò
难过
to feel sad; to feel unwell; (of life) to be difficult
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 过
Say “guò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 过
Common words and phrases
guò lái
to come over; to manage; to handle; to be able to take care of
guò nián
to celebrate the Chinese New Year
guò qù
(in the) past; former; previous; to go over; to pass by
guò jié
to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)
jīng guò
to pass; to go through; process; course
nán guò
to feel sad; to feel unwell; (of life) to be difficult
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“过”。
Zhège zì shì “guò”.
This character is “过”.
我正在学习“过”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “guò” zì.
I am learning the character “过”.
请写一遍“过”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “guò”.
Please write “过” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 过?
过 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 过 (guò) mean?
过 (guò) means to cross.
What is the radical of 过?
The radical of 过 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.