Chinese words · HSK 4

通过

tōngguòTraditional 通過

to pass (a test, a law)

Every meaning

tōngguò

  1. to pass (a test, a law)
  2. by means of; through
  3. to go through

In a sentence

  • 我们是通过朋友认识的。

    We met through a friend.

  • 他通过了驾驶考试。

    He passed his driving test.

  • 火车正在通过大桥。

    The train is going across the bridge.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).