粵

通tung1過gwo3

simp通过
tung1 gwo3tōng guò

English

  1. to pass through; to get through
  2. by means of; by way of; by; through
  3. to pass through; to pass
  4. to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation)
  5. to adopt; to pass; to approve
  6. to pass (a test)
  7. by means of; through; via

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 靠某種方法;用某種方式
  2. 由入口進入通道,順利到達出口
  3. 贊成某個方案付諸實行

Examples

  • 通過撥款

    to approve an appropriation

  • 火車通過咗隧道。

    The train has passed through the tunnel. ----

  • 議會一致通過提案。

    The motion was carried unanimously in the parliament.

  • 個人工智能通過咗圖靈測試。

    The AI passed the Turing test.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

  • 我要通過乜嘢途徑先可以見到佢?

    By what means can I see him?

  • 通過交流,兩地學生加深咗了解。

    Through the exchange, students from both places reach a deeper understanding.

  • 如果你勤力啲學習,係有希望通過考試嘅。

    If you study earnestly, you can expect to pass the exam.

    Tatoeba · fercheung CC BY

  • 佢啲駕駛技術好差,但係都勉強通過咗個駕駛考試。

    He managed to pass his driving test even though he was a poor driver.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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