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Expressing "through" with 通过 ("tong1guo4")

通过 tōngguò

Verb
HSK 3

Structure

通过 + Agent / Method ，Subj. ⋯⋯

Translations

  • through

Definition

通过表示“以某种方式或方法，凭借某物或某种途径”的意思。

Pass through by means of, through, via.

Usage

通过作为介词，表示动作或行为借助的媒介、方式或手段。后面通常接名词或名词短语。

As a preposition, 通过 'indicates the medium, method, or means by which an action or behavior is carried out. It is usually followed by a noun or noun phrase.'

Examples

  • 1 通过努力学习，他取得了好成绩。 (Through hard work, he achieved good grades.)
  • 2 通过这次会议，我们解决了问题。 (Through this meeting, we solved the problem.)
  • 3 通过互联网，我们可以获取信息。 (Through the internet, we can obtain information.)
  • 4 通过考试后，他得到了奖学金。 (After passing the exam, he received a scholarship.)
  • 5 通过实践，我们掌握了技能。 (Through practice, we mastered the skill.)

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