通过

tōng guò

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Very common

Definitions

1. to pass through; to get through
2. to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation)
3. to pass (a test)
4. by means of; through; via

Word relationships

Related words

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• 经过 jīng guò 经过 jīng guò to pass 可用于具体穿过某地，或抽象经过某过程: to pass

Example Sentences

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通过 努力，他得以实现梦想。

Through hard work, he was able to realize his dream.

很多人 通过 新媒体获取新闻。

Many people get their news through new media.

我们 通过 中介找到了这间房子。

We found this house through an agent.

我们 通过 表决决定了下个计划。

We decided the next plan through voting.

他们 通过 对话化解了矛盾。

They resolved the contradiction through dialogue.

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Child Words of 通过

• 通 通 tòng: classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)
• 过 过 guò: to cross
• 过 过 guo: (experienced action marker)