pass through; traverse
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to pass through; to traverse; to go through
Emphasizes the action of moving through a space that may be narrow, confined, or designated for passage. Often used for vehicles, people, or animals moving through tunnels, streets, crowds, or natural passages.
Huǒ火
chē车
zài在
suì隧
dào道
zhōng中
chuān穿
xíng行
。
The train passes through the tunnel.
Shī施
gōng工
zhòng重
dì地
，
guò过
lù路
xíng行
rén人
bù不
dé得
chuān穿
xíng行
。
Construction zone—pedestrians are not allowed to pass through.
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Xiǎo小
chuán船
zài在
hé荷
huā花
cóng丛
zhōng中
chuān穿
xíng行
。
The small boat weaves through the lotus flowers.
Tā他
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
yào要
chuān穿
xíng行
zhè这
tiáo条
yōng拥
jǐ挤
de的
jiē街
dào道
qù去
shàng上
bān班
。
He has to navigate this crowded street to go to work every day.
Líng羚
yáng羊
zài在
xiá峡
gǔ谷
jiān间
líng灵
huó活
de地
chuān穿
xíng行
。
The antelopes nimbly traverse between the canyons.