通过

tōng guò
HSK 2Preposition (介)Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

prep
Used as a preposition to indicate the means or method by which something is done. Typically placed before the method.
by means of; via; through (introducing a method, medium, or channel)
引进动作的手段、方式、媒介等。
Words:
通过手段通过方式通过途径通过渠道
Synonyms:
经由借助
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(tōng)(guò)(shè)(jiāo)(méi)()(bǎo)(chí)(lián)()
    We keep in touch through social media.
  2. ()(tōng)(guò)()()(xué)()(tōng)(guò)(le)(kǎo)(shì)
    He passed the exam by studying hard.
v
Often used for exams, audits, plans, or proposals.
to pass; to get approved (to obtain agreement or approval from relevant parties)
征求有关的人或组织的同意或核准。
Words:
通过审核通过批准通过议案通过意见通过决议通过方案
Synonyms:
批准同意认可许可
Antonyms:
拒绝驳回否决反对否定
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)(qiān)(zhèng)(shēn)(qǐng)(zhōng)()(tōng)(guò)(le)
    My visa application finally got approved.
  2. (zhè)(ge)(fāng)(àn)()(yào)(jīng)()(tōng)(guò)(cái)(néng)(zhí)(xíng)
    This plan needs the manager's approval before it can be implemented.
v
Used in formal contexts like meetings, congresses, or legislative bodies. The subject is usually the motion or bill itself.
to be adopted; to pass (for a motion, bill, or resolution to be agreed upon by a quorum)
议案等经过法定人数的同意而成立。
Words:
通过决议通过法案通过表决
Synonyms:
核准同意
Antonyms:
否决否定
Sentences:
  1. (xīn)(de)(huán)(bǎo)()(àn)(zài)()(huì)(shàng)(tōng)(guò)(le)
    The new environmental protection bill was passed at the congress.
  2. (zhè)(xiàng)(jué)()()(yào)(sān)(fēn)(zhī)(èr)(dài)(biǎo)(tóng)()(cái)(néng)(tōng)(guò)
    This resolution requires a two-thirds majority vote from the representatives to be adopted.
v
Describes the physical action of moving from one side to the other of a place or obstacle.
to pass through; to go through
经过;穿过。
Words:
通过大桥通过隧道通过森林通过海峡通过沙漠通过山谷
Synonyms:
穿过经过通行穿越
Antonyms:
阻塞
Sentences:
  1. (huǒ)(chē)(zhèng)(zài)(tōng)(guò)()(zuò)(hěn)(cháng)(de)(suì)(dào)
    The train is passing through a very long tunnel.
  2. ()(men)(míng)(tiān)(yào)(tōng)(guò)()(piàn)(sēn)(lín)
    We will pass through that forest tomorrow.

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