..., which means and ....., meaning

[duiter]

Dear teachers,

What is the difference ?

He passed exam with flying colors, which means that he studied hard

He passed exam with flying colors, meaning that he studied hard

Thanks

 

[bhaisahab]

Dear teachers,

What is the difference ?

He passed exam with flying colors, which means that he studied hard

He passed exam with flying colors, meaning that he studied hard

Thanks

There is no difference in meaning.

 

[5jj]

Note that it's 'He passed the exam ...'

 

[emsr2d2]

Or "He passed his exam(s) ..."

 

[Barb_D]

There's a flaw with the logic. The teacher could have prepared a very easy exam, or by luck, the questions might have been on the fraction of the material he studies.