Expressing "through" with "tongguo"
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The first meaning of 通过 (tōngguò) used as a verb is "to go through" a certain object, as in penetrating into and coming out of something. The second meaning is "to pass," which means someone goes through effort in order to reach acknowledgment or agreement.
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Used as a Verb
Examples
- 从 我 家 到 那儿 要 通过 两 座 桥 。To get there from my house, you have to cross two bridges.
- 通过 那个 红色 的 大门 ，左拐 就 到 了 。Go through that red door, turn left and you are there.
- 我 通过 了 这个 考试 。I passed this test.
- 他 没 通过 昨天 的 面试 。He didn't pass yesterday's job interview.
- 那个 穿 黑 衣服 的 男人 没 通过 机场 的 安检 。That man in black didn't pass the security check at the airport.
Used as a Preposition
As a preposition, 通过 expresses using a certain method to achieve a desired outcome. It emphasizes the manner or method of doing something, and it can be placed before or after the subject.
Structure
通过 + Agent / Method ，Subj. ⋯⋯
Examples
- 我们 是 通过 他 的 朋友 找到 他 的 。We found him via his friends.
- 通过 这个 调查 ，我们 发现 很多 人 都 支持 他 。Through this survey, we found that many people support him.
- 通过 这个 短片 ，我们 更了解 你们 公司 了 。We've got a better understanding of your company through this short film.
- 通过 他 的 介绍 ，我 认识 了 我 现在 的 老板 。Through his introduction, I met my current boss.
- 通过 每 个 月 的 培训，我们 的 员工 更 专业 了 。Our employees have become more professional through monthly trainings.
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Sources and further reading
Books
- HSK Standard Course 4上 (pp. 106) Anything Goes (无所不谈) →buy
- 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 (pp. 123) 卓越汉语－公司实战篇 →buy
