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通過

简通过 · 繁通過

Mandarin · pinyin tōng guò

to pass through; to get through
to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation)
to pass (a test)
by means of; through; via

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通: tōng · pass through; common; communicate
過: guò · pass, pass through, go across
过: guò · pass, pass through, go across

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1–4 · tong1 guo4

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tung1 gwo3

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prep

via; by; by means of; through

verb

to pass (a measure, bill, proposal, etc.)
to pass by; to pass through
to pass (a test)

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