Level:
ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
v.exceed the time limit; overdue; expire
你借的书已过期。
The book you borrowed is overdue.
证件过期了。
The document has already expired.
图书馆的书过期没还。
The library books are overdue.
过期专利
expired patent
过期未付的账
overdue bill
过期每天交一元。
The overdue fee is one yuan each day.
Word usage
- Separable word"过" and "期" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
食物过了期。
The food expired.
面包昨天过的期?
The bread expired yesterday?