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 guò le.She has eaten (already).
- 牙刷过了。Yá shuā guò le.I've brushed my teeth (already).
- 洗过了。Xǐ guò le.I've showered (already).
- 我们看过了。Wǒ men kàn guò le.We've seen it (already).
- 他们见过了。Tā men jiàn guò le.They've met (already).