How common it is
通过 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say tōng guò slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
通过表示经过、经过考试或批准。
tōng guò biǎo shì jīng guò 、 jīng guò kǎo shì huò pī zhǔn。
Pass means to go through or to be approved.
Context note
通过常用于考试、审核和道路。
tōng guò cháng yòng yú kǎo shì 、 shěn hé hé dào lù。
Pass often appears with exams, approval, and roads.
5 examples
他通过了考试。
tā tōng guò le kǎo shì。
He passed the exam.
请通过这条路。
qǐng tōng guò zhè tiáo lù。
Please go through this road.
方案已经通过。
fāng àn yǐ jīng tōng guò。
The plan has been approved.
我们通过讨论解决了问题。
wǒ men tōng guò tǎo lùn jiě jué le wèn tí。
We solved the problem through discussion.
她通过努力取得了进步。
tā tōng guò nǔ lì qǔ dé le jìn bù。
She made progress through hard work.
5 mini stories
他通过了考试，大家都很高兴。
tā tōng guò le kǎo shì， dà jiā dōu hěn gāo xìng。
He passed the exam and everyone was happy.
老师说通过练习可以进步。
lǎo shī shuō tōng guò liàn xí kě yǐ jìn bù。
The teacher said you can improve through practice.
这个提议通过了。
zhè ge tí yì tōng guò le。
This proposal was approved.
我们通过这条小路回家。
wǒ men tōng guò zhè tiáo xiǎo lù huí jiā。
We went home through this small road.
他通过朋友认识了我。
tā tōng guò péng yǒu rèn shi le wǒ。
He got to know me through a friend.