tung1 hang4通行

Jyutpingtung1 hang4

Yaletūng hàhng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To be widely accepted; to pass through a gateway or checkpoint.

to be widely or generally accepted
to pass through or go through a gateway or checkpoint

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How it's used

Focuses on the state of being generally accepted or valid for use, rather than the physical act of moving through a space. It frequently describes things like currencies, credit cards, or travel documents that are recognized across different locations. When used in the sense of passing through a checkpoint, it often implies having the necessary authorization or clearance.

Examples

le1呢zung3種fu6付fun2款fong1方sik1式喺hai2香hoeng1港gong2好hou2通tung1行。

This payment method is very widely used in Hong Kong.

nei5你zoeng1張fei1飛喺hai2嗰go2邊bin1通tung1行hang4唔m4通tung1行㗎？

Is your ticket valid for use over there?

Common phrases

sai3世gaai3界tung1通hang4行

accepted worldwide

tung1通hang4行mou4無zo2阻

to pass through without any obstacles

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 通過, which specifically refers to the physical act of passing through an object or a checkpoint, or the abstract act of passing a test or motion.