通关

通關

tōngguān

verb #21,489

Meanings

1 to clear customs
2 to pass through a checkpoint
3 to complete a game / level (gaming)

Characters

to pass through / to connect

gate / checkpoint / customs / level

Examples

我终于通关了这个游戏！

Wǒ zhōngyú tōngguān le zhège yóuxì!

I finally completed the game!

在机场通关需要出示护照和登机牌。

Zài jīchǎng tōngguān xūyào chūshì hùzhào hé dēngjī pái.

Clearing customs at the airport requires showing your passport and boarding pass.

Tips

usage

通关 has two major uses: (1) the traditional meaning of passing through a border checkpoint or customs; (2) a hugely popular modern/gaming usage meaning to complete (beat) a video game or level. Both uses are very common.

Stroke Order

通 tōng

关 guān