穿过 (chuān guò) is a verb meaning 'to pass through' or 'to go across' a physical space — such as a tunnel, forest, crowd, street, or doorway. It emphasizes movement from one side to the other, with the space acting as an obstacle or medium that must be traversed. The first character 穿 (chuān) means 'to pierce', 'to penetrate', or 'to wear', suggesting forceful or direct passage; the second character 过 (guò) indicates completion of movement past a point or boundary. Together, they form a compound verb expressing completed traversal.

This word is commonly used in directions, travel narratives, and descriptions of motion in both spoken and written Chinese. It often appears with location complements (e.g., 穿过树林, 穿过马路) and frequently follows subject–verb–object order without needing additional aspect particles like 了 unless emphasizing completion in context. Unlike the more abstract 过 (guò) used in experiential aspect, 穿过 is concrete and spatial — never used for time or abstract experience.