辶
chuò +
寸
cùn
thumb or inch
= 过 guò cross or pass through
One who crosses a bridge 过桥
or passes a gate 过
门
would inch 寸 cùn
her/his way or walk 辶
chuò slowly.
Words/Phrases with 过
guò
过年 -
usher in the New Year
通过 -
pass through
难过 -
difficult to pass through
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