Definition
进关 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to enter a pass' — historically used for entering a mountain pass or border checkpoint, and in modern contexts it can refer to entering customs or a controlled entry point. The verb 进 and the noun 关 can split when adding measure words or other elements, e.g., 进了一次关 ('entered the pass once'). It's a relatively formal or historical term, not used for everyday border crossing (which would be 入境 or 过关).
v.o.
to enter a pass (mountain pass, border checkpoint, or customs)
Examples
- 进关。Tāmen huā le sān tiān shíjiān cái jìn guān.It took them three days to enter the pass.
- ，。Shāngduì jìn le yí cì guān, huòwù jiù bèi jiǎnchá le.The caravan entered the pass once, and the goods were inspected.
- 进关。Gǔdài shāngrén jìn guān xūyào chūshì wénshū.In ancient times, merchants needed to present documents to enter the pass.
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