通过

tōng guò

HSK 4

Meaning

to pass through; to get through
to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation)
to pass (a test)
by means of; through; via

Definition

介词，表示以某人或某事为媒介或手段而达到某种目的；动词，表示从某处穿过或经过；也指议案等经过讨论而获得认可。

Preposition meaning 'by means of' or 'through'; verb meaning 'to pass through' or 'to go through'; also refers to a proposal being approved after discussion.

Usage

作为介词，常用于引出方式或手段；作为动词，表示物理上的穿过或抽象上的通过（如考试、提案）。

As a preposition, it is used to introduce the means or method; as a verb, it indicates physical passage or abstract approval (e.g., passing an exam or a proposal).

Examples

1 通过努力学习，他考上了大学。 (Through hard work, he got into college.)
2 我们通过了那条狭窄的小巷。 (We passed through that narrow alley.)
3 这个提案在会议上通过了。 (The proposal was passed at the meeting.)
4 通过互联网，我们可以获取大量信息。 (Through the internet, we can obtain a vast amount of information.)
5 他通过了驾照考试。 (He passed the driving test.)
6 通过老师的帮助，我解决了这个难题。 (With the teacher's help, I solved this difficult problem.)
7 火车通过隧道时，手机没有信号。 (When the train passed through the tunnel, there was no cell phone signal.)

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