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度过 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
度过dùguòto passHSK 4, v, rank #1896, Medium
度过dùguòto spend (time)HSK 4, v, rank #1896, Medium
度过dùguòto surviveHSK 4, v, rank #1896, Medium
度过dùguòto get throughHSK 4, v, rank #1896, Medium
dùguò(du4guo4) T4
  1. 1to pass
  2. 2to spend (time)
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March 24, 2026
度过(度過)dùguò(du4guo4)

度过 means to pass or spend a certain period of time, often in a context where one is enduring or surviving a situation. It can be used for both positive and negative experiences, such as passing time during a holiday or getting through a difficult period.

Frequency#1896DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

The concept of 度过 is often tied to traditional Chinese values of resilience and endurance, particularly in the context of family gatherings during festivals where time spent together is cherished, especially during challenging periods.

Memory Tip

Imagine a clock (度, which represents measure or degree) going around as you 'pass through' each hour. Visualize yourself surviving a long meeting by counting the hours to get through it, linking the idea of measuring time with the act of enduring.

Meanings of 度过

dùguò(du4guo4)
1to pass
2to spend (time)
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About 度过

度过Simplified
度過Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1896Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 度过

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经历 (jīnglì) — use 度过 for the notion of enduring or surviving a time period, while 经历 emphasizes the experience itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a clock (度, which represents measure or degree) going around as you 'pass through' each hour. Visualize yourself surviving a long meeting by counting the hours to get through it, linking the idea of measuring time with the act of enduring.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context when using 度过; it typically conveys a sense of endurance rather than mere spending of time. Common collocations include 度过寒冬 (get through a cold winter) and 度过难关 (get through a difficult period). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 度过 connects well with other time-related vocabulary such as 花费 (huā fèi, to spend) and 生活 (shēng huó, to live). Focus on its usage in sentences that describe experiences and the passage of time.

Cultural Note

The concept of 度过 is often tied to traditional Chinese values of resilience and endurance, particularly in the context of family gatherings during festivals where time spent together is cherished, especially during challenging periods.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 度过 with 经过 (jīng guò, to pass through) and use it incorrectly in contexts that don't imply spending time. For example, saying '我度过了一个地方' (I passed through a place) is incorrect; it should be '我经过了一个地方'.

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Component Characters

度dùto estimate
HSK 59 strokes广
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过guò(experienced action marker)
HSK 26 strokes辶
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Grammar Patterns of 度过

度过 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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人生要么精彩地活着，要么平庸地____。

In life, you either live brilliantly or pass through it in mediocrity.

Example Sentences for 度过 (10)

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我试着回忆在这里度过的所有美好时光。

wǒ shì zháo huí yì zài zhè lǐ dù guò de suǒ yǒu měi hǎo shí guāng。

I try to remember all the good times I've had here.
2
你在家度过了一段轻松时光。

nǐ zài jiā dù guò le yī duàn qīng sōng shí guāng。

You had an easy time of it at home.
3
我在伯明翰度过了一段非常快乐的时光。

wǒ zài bó míng hàn dù guò le yī duàn fēi cháng kuài lè de shí guāng。

I had a whale of a time in Birmingham.
4
我认为你在南美度过的青少年时代让你产生了偏见。

wǒ rèn wéi nǐ zài nán měi dù guò de qīng shǎo nián shí dài ràng nǐ chǎn shēng le piān jiàn。

I think your South American youth has prejudiced you.
5
他在使馆俱乐部度过了几个狂欢夜。

tā zài shǐ guǎn jù lè bù dù guò le jī gè kuáng huān yè。

He had spent several uproarious evenings at the Embassy Club.
6
官员们对那一天的顺利度过自鸣得意。

guān yuán mén duì nà yī tiān de shùn lì dù guò zì míng dé yì。

Officials were self-congratulatory about how well the day had gone.
7
不过，他最宝贵的时光将在自己的农场里平静地度过。

bù guò， ， tā zuì bǎo guì de shí guāng jiāng zài zì jǐ de nóng cháng lǐ píng jìng dì dù。

His most prized time, though, will be spent quietly on his farm.
8
他在教堂的乐队里弹吉他，度过了他的青少年时期。

tā zài jiào táng de lè duì lǐ dàn jí tā， ， dù guò le tā de qīng shǎo nián shí。

He spent his adolescent years playing guitar in the church band.
9
和他一起度过两周的想法听起来似乎十分美好。

hé tā yī qǐ dù guò liǎng zhōu de xiǎng fǎ tīng qǐ lái sì hū shí fēn měi hǎo。

The idea of spending two weeks with him may seem heavenly.
10
他一生中最后的14年是在退休中度过的。

tā yī shēng zhōng zuì hòu de14 14 nián shì zài tuì xiū zhōng dù guò。

He spent the last fourteen years of his life in retirement.

Cultural Notes for 度过

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 度过 is often tied to traditional Chinese values of resilience and endurance, particularly in the context of family gatherings during festivals where time spent together is cherished, especially during challenging periods.

Frequently Asked Questions about 度过

Yes, 度过 can be used to describe both positive and negative experiences, such as enjoying a holiday.