ParticlesHSK 3
Using 过 with 了
The pattern Verb + 过 + 了 indicates that an action has been completed, often adding the sense of 'already'. It is frequently used for everyday activities like eating, brushing teeth, or showering.
Structure
Verb + 过 + 了
Examples
- 她吃过了。Tā chī guo le .She has eaten (already).
- 牙刷过了。Yá shuā guo le .I've brushed my teeth (already).
- 洗过了。Xǐ guo le .I've showered (already).
- 我们看过了。Wǒmen kàn guo le .We've seen it (already).
- 他们见过了。Tāmen jiàn guo le .They've met (already).