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    Expressing spending time with 度过 (dùguò)

    Aspect & Tense
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    度过 + 了 + Time/Event

    Explanation

    The verb 度过 (dùguò) means "to spend" or "to pass" a period of time. It is typically used with time expressions or events, such as holidays, days, or periods of life. For example, 度过了愉快的一天 means "spent a pleasant day."

    Examples

    • 我们一起度过了一个美好的周末。

      Wǒmen yìqǐ dùguò le yí gè měihǎo de zhōumò.

      We spent a wonderful weekend together.

    • 她在国外度过了三年的留学生活。

      Tā zài guówài dùguò le sān nián de liúxué shēnghuó.

      She spent three years studying abroad.

    • 祝你度过一个愉快的假期。

      Zhù nǐ dùguò yí gè yúkuài de jiàqī.

      Wish you a pleasant vacation.

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