Definition
通过 (tōngguò) as a verb means 'to pass' (a test, bill, or checkpoint) or 'to get through' something. As a preposition it means 'by means of, via' — the medium or method used. Contrast with 从 (cóng) which marks a starting point in space/time, and 由 (yóu) which indicates the agent or doer. For physically passing through a space, use 穿过 (chuānguò) instead.
verb
to pass (a test, legislation)to get throughto adopt
preposition
by means ofthroughvia
Examples
- 通过。Tā tōng guò le zhè cì miànshì.He passed this interview.
- 通过。Wǒmen tōng guò hùliánwǎng xuéxí Hànyǔ.We study Chinese through the internet.
- 通过。Zhè tiáo fǎlǜ shàng zhōu tōng guò le.This law was passed last week.
Grammar
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