错
过

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The word "错过" is formed by combining the character "错", which conveys a sense of error or mishap, with the character "过", which denotes the action of passing or crossing. This combination directly yields the verb meaning "to miss" or "to let slip by", where the erroneous aspect of "错" modifies the passing action of "过" to express failing to catch or seize something as it passes.

Example Sentences Hide

不要错过这班公交车。

Búyào cuòguò zhè bān gōngjiāo chē.

Don't miss this bus.

我错过了早上七点的火车。

Wǒ cuòguòle zǎoshang qī diǎn de huǒchē.

I missed the seven o'clock morning train.

她错过了这次难得的求职机会。

Tā cuòguòle zhè cì nándé de qiúzhí jīhuì.

She missed this rare job opportunity.

如果你不快点，就会错过展览的开场。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù kuài diǎn, jiù huì cuòguò zhǎnlǎn de kāichǎng.

If you don't hurry up, you will miss the opening of the exhibition.

有些缘分一旦错过，可能就会遗憾一辈子。

Yǒuxiē yuánfèn yīdàn cuòguò, kěnéng jiù huì yíhàn yībèizi.

Some fate, once missed, might lead to a lifetime of regret.

Word Definition - 错过

cuò guò to miss (train, opportunity etc)

Individual Character Details

错 cuò, cuò
过 guō, guò, guo