tung1 gwo3通過通过

Jyutpingtung1 gwo3

Yaletūng gwo

動詞Common

Definition

To pass through, go by, or pass a legislative bill or proposal.

to pass through a passage; to go by; to cross
to pass; to adopt; to approve a motion or proposal

neutraldaily actionswork

How it's used

Distinguish between the physical act of moving through a space and the abstract sense of official approval. When used for physical movement, it often implies successfully clearing an obstacle or a designated point. In administrative contexts, it is the standard way to describe a motion or proposal being accepted by a committee or authority.

Examples

gaa2架ce1車ngaam1啱ngaam1啱tung1通gwo3過zo2咗seoi6隧dou6道。

The car just passed through the tunnel.

nei5你go3個san1申cing2請tung1通gwo3過zo2咗mei6未aa3呀？

Has your application been approved yet?

Common phrases

tung1通gwo3過caak1測si3試

to pass a test

tung1通gwo3過sam2審hat6核

to pass an audit or review

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 過, which is a more versatile verb meaning to cross or to pass by. While 通過 can be used for both physical and abstract contexts, 過 is much more common for simple physical crossing like crossing the street.