Definition
通关 is a separable verb (离合词) with two main uses: (1) to clear goods through customs (the 关 refers to customs checkpoints), and (2) in a traditional drinking game (finger-guessing) where you take on each opponent at the table. You can split it as 通了关 to indicate the action has been completed, e.g., 这批货已经通了关.
v.o.
to clear customs (for goods or luggage)(in a finger-guessing drinking game) to take on and defeat all opponents at the table
Examples
- 通关。Zhè pī huòwù yǐjīng tōng le.This batch of goods has already cleared customs.
- 通关。Wǒmen zhèngzài bànlǐ tōng shǒuxù.We are going through the customs procedures.
- 通关。Tā yí ge rén tōng le quánchǎng.He single-handedly took on and beat everyone at the table.
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