How to write 过 (nán)
过 has 6 strokes and means “sad; upset” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 过
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Words that contain 过
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 难过 | nán guò | sad; upset | HSK 2 |
| 经过 | jīng guò | to pass; to go through | HSK 3 |
| 过去 | guò qù | past; former | HSK 3 |
| 难过 | nán guò | feel sorry; be grieved | HSK 3 |
| 不过 | bú guò | only; merely | HSK 4 |
| 超过 | chāo guò | to surpass; to exceed | HSK 4 |
| 过程 | guò chéng | course of events; process | HSK 4 |
| 通过 | tōng guò | by means of; through | HSK 4 |
Stroke order for 过
Write 过 in 6 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
- Stroke 6
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