过于

guò yú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Common

Definitions

1. too much
2. excessively

Word relationships

Related words

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• 过分 guò fèn 过分 guò fèn excessive 过分 means 'excessive' or 'overboard', often used as an adjective; 过于 is an adverb.: excessive
• 过度 guò dù 过度 guò dù excessive 过度 means 'excessive' or 'overly', often used in formal contexts similar to 过于, but can be an adjective or adverb.: excessive

Synonyms

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• 太 tài 太 tài highest Both mean 'too' or 'excessively', but 过于 is more formal and often used in written language or formal speech.: highest

Usage notes

Collocations

过于 often pairs with negative adjectives like 紧张 (nervous) or 严格 (strict). Avoid using it with positive adjectives like 漂亮 (beautiful).

Common mistakes

过于 is always used before an adjective or verb, never at the end of a sentence.

Example Sentences

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他开车 过于 小心，所以很慢。

He drives too cautiously, so he is very slow.

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Words Containing 过于

• 莫过于 莫过于 mò guò yú: nothing can surpass
• 供过于求 供过于求 gōng guò yú qiú: supply exceeds demand

Child Words of 过于

• 于 于 yú: (of time or place) in; at; on
• 过 过 guò: to cross
• 过 过 guo: (experienced action marker)