过分

• 拼音: guò fèn
• 汉字拆解: 过 = 辶 (walk) + 寸 (inch) — passing beyond a measure; 分 = 八 (divide) + 刀 (knife) — dividing into portions

含义

Excessive; going too far; over the top. Describes behaviour, words, or situations that exceed acceptable or reasonable limits.

Can function as an adjective (太过分了, that's too much) or an adverb (过分紧张, excessively nervous). Often carries a negative connotation, implying that someone has crossed a boundary of reasonableness or decency. Very common in spoken Chinese for expressing disapproval.

例句

1. 你这样做太过分了，应该向他道歉。
2. 不要过分担心，事情会好起来的。
3. 他觉得老板的要求有点过分。

用法指南

语境: conflict, everyday, criticism

语气: critical

正确说法

• 这个价格太过分了。(This price is outrageous.)
• 别过分紧张，放松一点。(Don't be overly nervous; relax a bit.)

错误说法

• 这道菜过分好吃 (Don't use 过分 for positive qualities — use 非常 or 特别 instead; 过分 implies exceeding limits in a negative way)

起源与历史

过 (guò, to pass/exceed) + 分 (fèn, portion/limit) — literally 'exceeding the proper portion,' meaning to go beyond what is appropriate.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal