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经过 (jīngguò) — use 走过 for a focus on the act of walking past, while 经过 emphasizes the process of passing through or going through.
Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. While '走过' is informal, it is widely used in both spoken and written Mandarin. Common collocations include '走过街道' (walk past the street) and '走过那家店' (pass by that store).
Although '走过' may not appear directly in the HSK curriculum, it combines two fundamental characters that are likely covered in earlier levels. Focus on mastering the individual characters '走' and '过' to understand their use in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 走过 with 走到 (zǒu dào, to walk to) and mistakenly use it in contexts where they mean to indicate arrival rather than passing by. For example, saying '我走过商店' (I walk to the store) should be corrected to '我走到商店' (I walk to the store).
Pronunciation of 走过
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Component Characters
How to say to walk past in Chinese
“to walk past” in Chinese is走过
走过 (zǒu guò) means 'to walk past' or 'to pass by.' This phrase is commonly used to describe the action of moving past a location or object, often implying a sense of transition or movement through space. It can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as passing by a place or moving on from a situation.
When to use 走过
Be careful with the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. While '走过' is informal, it is widely used in both spoken and written Mandarin. Common collocations include '走过街道' (walk past the street) and '走过那家店' (pass by that store).
走过 or something close to it
经过 (jīngguò) — use 走过 for a focus on the act of walking past, while 经过 emphasizes the process of passing through or going through.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 走过 with 走到 (zǒu dào, to walk to) and mistakenly use it in contexts where they mean to indicate arrival rather than passing by. For example, saying '我走过商店' (I walk to the store) should be corrected to '我走到商店' (I walk to the store).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 走过
经过 (jīng guò) implies going through a place, often with more emphasis on the experience of passing, while 走过 (zǒu guò) simply means to walk past without that nuance.
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