过于
guò yú
Excessively, too
过于 (guò yú) — too, excessively
过于 (guòyú) + Adj./Verb
HSK 53.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what过于Adjective
Rule structure
过于 (guòyú) means “too, excessively,” indicating that something exceeds a reasonable degree. It is typical of more written or formal language and often accompanies two-syllable qualities: 过于紧张 (guòyú jǐnzhāng). This is a usage preference, not a ban on all one-syllable words.
Rule structure
过于 (guòyú) means “too, excessively,” indicating that something exceeds a reasonable degree. It is typical of more written or formal language and often accompanies two-syllable qualities: 过于紧张 (guòyú jǐnzhāng). This is a usage preference, not a ban on all one-syllable words.
Examples
你过于紧张了。
Nǐ guòyú jǐnzhāng le.
You are too nervous.
Examples
你过于紧张了。
Nǐ guòyú jǐnzhāng le.
You are too nervous.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “too, excessively” in Chinese with 过于?
Use the structure: 过于 (guòyú) + Adj./Verb. For example: 你过于紧张了。 — “You are too nervous”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你过于紧张了。 — “You are too nervous”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 5.
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