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过 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to cross; to go over; to pass (time)
(experienced action marker)
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to come over
to celebrate the Chinese New Year
to celebrate a festival
to pass
to feel sad
only
to surpass
to miss
course of events
Notice where 过 sits in each complete thought.
There is one, but it's a little far.
Source: Tatoeba #827062 · CC BY 2.0 FRI don't want to miss my train.
Source: Tatoeba #1783798 · CC BY 2.0 FRI have read all of your books.
Source: Tatoeba #11698270 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou said that you'd help me.
Source: Tatoeba #9178041 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis is the tallest tree I have ever seen.
Source: Tatoeba #1944959 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.