past in Chinese
past in Chinese is 过去 — past means the period of time before the present.
past in Chinese
过去
Pronounced: guò qù
Having already happened; in the past; finished. [from 14th c.]
过去
Pronounced: guò qù
The period of time that has already happened, in contrast to the present and the future.
What does "past" mean?
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noun The period of time before the present.
"She rarely talks about her past."
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adjective Having already happened or existed; former.
"Past students often return to visit the school."
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preposition Beyond in place, time, or amount.
"It's ten past six."
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past in a sentence
- She rarely talks about her past.
- Historians study the past to understand the present.
- Past students often return to visit the school.
- It's ten past six.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "past" in Chinese?
"past" in Chinese is 过去. past means: The period of time before the present.
How do you pronounce 过去?
"past" in Chinese is 过去, pronounced "guò qù".
How do you use "past" in a sentence?
Example: "She rarely talks about her past." In Chinese, "past" is 过去.
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