通关

通關

tōngguān

verb #21,489

Meanings

1 to clear customs
2 to pass through a checkpoint
3 to complete a game or level

Characters

to pass through / to connect

gate / checkpoint / customs / level

Examples

HSK 3

我终于通关了这个游戏！

Wǒ zhōngyú tōngguān le zhège yóuxì!

I finally completed the game!

HSK 7-9

在机场通关需要出示护照和登机牌。

Zài jīchǎng tōngguān xūyào chūshì hùzhào hé dēngjīpái.

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