How to say “have done something” in Chinese with 过 (guò)
Verb + 过 (guo)
Expressing experiences with "过 (guò)"
Verb + 过 (guo)
HSK 2ParticlesExpressing experiences with "过 (guò)"
Rule structure
过 (guo) is an aspect particle that indicates a past experience. It is placed after a verb to show that the subject has experienced or done something at least once before in their life.
Rule structure
过 (guo) is an aspect particle that indicates a past experience. It is placed after a verb to show that the subject has experienced or done something at least once before in their life.
Examples
我去过中国。
Wǒ qù guo Zhōngguó.
I have been to China.
Examples
我去过中国。
Wǒ qù guo Zhōngguó.
I have been to China.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing experiences with "过 (guò)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Verb + 过 (guo). For example: 我去过中国。 — “I have been to China.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我去过中国。 — “I have been to China.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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