通过

tōngguò

HSK 4

通过 — tōngguò

1. to pass through; to get through (physically)

   我们通过了那条山路。 wǒmen tōngguò le nàtiáo shānlù — We passed through that mountain road.

2. to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation); to pass (a motion)

   议会通过了一项新法案。 yìhuì tōngguò le yīxiàng xīnfǎàn — The parliament adopted a new bill.

3. by means of; through; via (indicating method or channel)

   我通过朋友认识她。 wǒ tōngguò péngyǒu rènshí tā — I got to know her through a friend.