过
过 (guò) means “to pass”. It is made of 辶 + 寸 and has 6 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word.
Break 过 into its parts
What 过 is made of
- 辶 — walking, moving
- 寸 cùn — inch
Origin hint: 辶 gives the meaning, 咼 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
过马路要小心。Guò mǎlù yào xiǎoxīn.Be careful when crossing the road.
时间过得真快。Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài.Time passes so quickly.
Also built with 辶
Quick facts
| Pinyin | guò |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to pass; to cross; to spend (time) |
| Strokes | 6 |
| Radical | 辵 (walk, #162) |
| Pattern | Bottom-left wrap |
| HSK | HSK 3.0 · Level 2 · HSK 2.0 · Level 3 |
Questions about 过
What does 过 mean?
过 (guò) means “to pass; to cross; to spend (time)”.
How many strokes does 过 have?
过 has 6 strokes.
What is the radical of 过?
The radical of 过 is 辵 (chuò, “walk”), Kangxi radical number 162.
What parts make up 过?
过 is made of 辶 (walking, moving) and 寸 (inch).
Which HSK level is 过?
过 is in HSK 3.0 · Level 2 and HSK 2.0 · Level 3.
Learn 过 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 · Group 39: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.