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失效 (shīxiào) vs 过期 (guòqī): Use 失效 when referring to something that has become invalid or ineffective due to circumstances other than just time, while 过期 specifically indicates surpassing a time limit.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 过期, as it typically carries a negative connotation, indicating something is no longer good or acceptable. A common mistake is to confuse it with '过了' (guòle), which simply means 'passed' but does not imply expiration. Use it appropriately in both formal and informal settings.
As an HSK 5 word, 过期 connects with other terms related to time and validity, such as 有效 (yǒuxiào, valid) and 期限 (qīxiàn, deadline). Focus on using it in sentences about products or contracts to enhance your vocabulary in practical contexts.
Learners often confuse 过期 with 过了, leading to incorrect phrases like '这个牛奶过了' (Zhège niúnǎi guòle), which lacks the expiration context. The correct usage is '这个牛奶已经过期了' (Zhège niúnǎi yǐjīng guòqīle).
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The term 过期 (guòqī) refers to something that has surpassed its designated time limit, often used in the context of expiration dates for food, documents, or agreements. It signifies that the item or agreement is no longer valid or usable due to the passage of time. Commonly encountered in everyday life, such as checking the expiration date on food products.
When to use 过期
Be mindful of the context in which you use 过期, as it typically carries a negative connotation, indicating something is no longer good or acceptable. A common mistake is to confuse it with '过了' (guòle), which simply means 'passed' but does not imply expiration. Use it appropriately in both formal and informal settings.
过期 or something close to it
失效 (shīxiào) vs 过期 (guòqī): Use 失效 when referring to something that has become invalid or ineffective due to circumstances other than just time, while 过期 specifically indicates surpassing a time limit.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 过期 with 过了, leading to incorrect phrases like '这个牛奶过了' (Zhège niúnǎi guòle), which lacks the expiration context. The correct usage is '这个牛奶已经过期了' (Zhège niúnǎi yǐjīng guòqīle).
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You can say, '这个牛奶已经过期了' (Zhège niúnǎi yǐjīng guòqīle), which means 'This milk has expired.'
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