Definition
过上 is a verb meaning 'to start living (a certain kind of life)' or 'to pass (a holiday, a day)'. It is often used with a life descriptor like 好日子 (good life) or a holiday name like 春节 (Spring Festival). The 上 here functions as a resultative complement indicating the beginning or successful attainment of a state. You'll see it in patterns like 过上 + [type of life] or 过上 + [holiday].
v
to start living (a certain kind of life)to spend (a holiday, a day) in a certain way
Examples
- 过上。Tā zhōngyú guō le hǎo rìzi.He finally started living a good life.
- 过上。Wǒmen xiǎng guō yí gè kuàilè de Chūnjié.We want to have a happy Spring Festival.
- 过上。Hěnduō rén xīwàng guō píngjìng de shēnghuó.Many people hope to live a peaceful life.
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