Chinese Particles 了 着 过: Complete Usage Guide with Examples

Chinese particles 了, 着, and 过 confuse most learners—but they follow clear patterns. This guide breaks down exactly when to use each particle with simple rules and real examples.
The particle 过 (guo) indicates past experience or “have done something before.” Our guides help you use it correctly to express experiences and actions that happened at some point in the past.

Chinese particles 了, 着, and 过 confuse most learners—but they follow clear patterns. This guide breaks down exactly when to use each particle with simple rules and real examples.