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过期
guòqī
Description
东西过期就是过了可以用的日子，不能再用了。
When something 过期, it means it has passed the usable date and can no longer be used.
我们常常说牛奶过期、护照过期或者优惠券过期。
We often say milk is 过期, passports are 过期, or coupons are 过期.
Meanings
过期guòqī
to expire; to be past the valid date
这盒牛奶已经过期了。
This carton of milk has expired.
过期guòqī
expired; overdue
不要吃过期的食物。
Don't eat expired food.
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Notes
- Etymology
过 (to pass) + 期 (date/period), literally "pass the date".
- Nuance
过期 stresses passing a valid date; 过时 means out-of-fashion or outdated.
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