路过

lù guò

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

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to miss (train, opportunity etc)

错过 means to miss, the opposite of passing by something.

2 items

way; means; channel

途径 is a noun meaning route or way, often confused with 路过.

by the way

顺路 means 'on the way' and can be used when passing by something conveniently.

1 item

to pass

经过 often emphasizes the process of passing through, while 路过 is more casual for 'pass by'.

Don't use 路过 for abstract 'passing' like passing an exam; use 通过 (tōng guò) instead.

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我每天路过那家咖啡店。

I pass by that coffee shop every day.

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road

to cross

(experienced action marker)