通过 tōngguò

1. Through (by means of - pass)

These meanings come from the same dictionary that powers the Chinese to Pinyin translator and the Chinese to English translator, so a whole sentence containing 通过 will read it the same way this page does.

通过 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

What does 通过 mean in English?

通过 is pronounced tōngguò and means Through (by means of - pass).

How do you pronounce 通过?

通过 is tōngguò in pinyin — written tongguo without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 通过?

通过 is written with 2 characters: 通 (tōng) Open (go through - bright - clear out - connect), 过 (guò) Pass (cross - exceed - [past tense indicator]). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 通过 written in traditional Chinese?

通過. The simplified form 通过 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 通過 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced tōngguò.

Is 通过 an HSK word?

Yes — 通过 is on the official HSK 4 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 4 page.