gwo3過过

Jyutpinggwo3

Yalegwo

動詞Very common

Definition

To cross; to pass from one side to the other, such as crossing a road, river, or sea.

colloquialdaily actionsplaces

How it's used

Beyond physical movement, this verb is frequently used to indicate the completion of a time period or an event, such as 過年 or 過咗十二點. It functions as a versatile directional verb that implies moving from one state or location to another. When used after another verb, it often signifies that an action has exceeded a certain limit or threshold.

Examples

nei5你gwo3過zo2咗maa5馬lou6路mei6未aa3呀？

Have you crossed the road yet?

ngo5我dei6哋jat1一cai4齊gwo3過tiu4條kiu4橋laa1啦。

Let's cross the bridge together.

Common phrases

gwo3過maa5馬lou6路

to cross the road

gwo3過hoi2海

to cross the harbor

gwo3過kiu4橋

to cross a bridge

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 經過, which means to pass by or pass through a place without necessarily crossing it. While 過 implies moving from one side to the other, 經過 focuses on the transit or the experience of passing through an area.