Definition
通行 has two main uses: (1) to pass through a physical place (a road, gate, etc.) and (2) to be in current use or generally accepted (a method, rule, etc.). Unlike 经过 (jīng guò) which means 'to pass by' or 'to go through an experience', 通行 focuses on the ability to move through a space or on widespread adoption. 公认 (gōng rèn) is narrower, meaning 'publicly acknowledged'.
verb
to pass throughto go through (a road, area, etc.)to be in current useto be generally accepted
Examples
- 通行。Zhè tiáo dàolù mùqián yǐjīng huīfù tōng xíng le.This road has now reopened to traffic.
- 通行。Zhè zhǒng shǒujī zhīfù fāngshì zài quán shìjiè dōu tōng xíng.This mobile payment method is in use all over the world.
- 。Jìnrù zhège qūyù xūyào bàn yì zhāng tōng xíng zhèng.To enter this area, you need to apply for a pass.
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