This is the 2147th most frequent Chinese word.
度过
"To spend" or "to pass (time)."
The word 度过 here means 'to spend' and is used to convey the action of passing through a particular period or moment in a positive context.
我在海边度过了一个愉快的夏天。
I spent a delightful summer at the seaside.
In this sentence, 度过 implies 'overcoming or passing through.' It is used metaphorically to indicate successfully moving past a challenging situation.
他努力工作，度过了难关。
He worked hard and overcame the difficulties.
Here, 度过 signifies 'to spend or utilize' and suggests considering ways to actively engage time during leisure moments.