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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 | + | 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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| − | *从 我 家 到 那儿 要 <em>通过</em> 两 座 桥 。<span class="pinyin">Cóng wǒ jiā dào nàr yào <em>tōngguò</em> liǎng zuò qiáo.</span><span class="trans">To get | + | *从 我 家 到 那儿 要 <em>通过</em> 两 座 桥 。<span class="pinyin">Cóng wǒ jiā dào nàr yào <em>tōngguò</em> liǎng zuò qiáo.</span><span class="trans">To get there from my house, you have to cross two bridges.</span> |
| − | * | + | *<em>通过</em> 那个 红色 的 大门 ，左拐 就 到 了 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> nàge hóngsè de dà mén, zuǒ guǎi jiù dào le.</span><span class="trans">Go through that red door, turn left and you are there.</span> |
| − | *我 <em>通过</em> 了 | + | *我 <em>通过</em> 了 这个 考试 。<span class="pinyin">Wǒ <em>tōngguò</em> le zhège kǎoshì.</span><span class="trans">I passed this test.</span> |
| − | * | + | *他 没 <em>通过</em> 昨天 的 面试 。<span class="pinyin">Tā méi <em>tōngguò</em> zuótiān de miànshì.</span><span class="trans">He didn't pass yesterday's job interview.</span> |
| − | * | + | *那个 穿 黑 衣服 的 男人 没 <em>通过</em> 机场 的 安检 。<span class="pinyin">Nàge chuān hēi yīfu de nánrén méi <em>tōngguò</em> jīchǎng de ānjiǎn.</span><span class="trans">That man in black didn't pass the security check at the airport.</span> |
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| − | 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 | + | 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 === | === Structure === | ||
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| − | *我们 是 <em>通过</em> 他 的 朋友 找到 他 的 。<span class="pinyin">Wǒmen shì <em>tōngguò</em> tā de péngyou zhǎodào tā de.</span><span class="trans">We found him via his friends.</span> | + | *我们 是 <em>通过</em> <strong>他 的 朋友</strong> 找到 他 的 。<span class="pinyin">Wǒmen shì <em>tōngguò</em> <strong>tā de péngyou</strong> zhǎodào tā de.</span><span class="trans">We found him via his friends.</span> |
| − | *<em>通过</em> 这个 调查 ，我们 发现 | + | *<em>通过</em> <strong>这个 调查</strong> ，我们 发现 很多 人 都 支持 他 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> <strong>zhège diàochá</strong>, wǒmen fāxiàn hěn duō rén dōu zhīchí tā.</span><span class="trans">Through this survey, we found that many people support him.</span> |
| − | *<em>通过</em> 这个 短片 ，我们 更了解 你们 公司 了 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> zhège duǎnpiàn, wǒmen gèng liǎojiě nǐmen gōngsī le.</span><span class="trans">We've got a better understanding of your company through this short film.</span> | + | *<em>通过</em> <strong>这个 短片</strong> ，我们 更了解 你们 公司 了 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> <strong>zhège duǎnpiàn</strong>, wǒmen gèng liǎojiě nǐmen gōngsī le.</span><span class="trans">We've got a better understanding of your company through this short film.</span> |
| − | *<em>通过</em> 他 的 介绍 ，我 认识 了 我 现在 的 老板 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> tā de jièshào, wǒ rènshi le wǒ xiànzài de lǎobǎn.</span><span class="trans">Through his introduction, I met my current boss.</span> | + | *<em>通过</em> <strong> 他 的 介绍</strong> ，我 认识 了 我 现在 的 老板 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> <strong>tā de jièshào</strong>, wǒ rènshi le wǒ xiànzài de lǎobǎn.</span><span class="trans">Through his introduction, I met my current boss.</span> |
| − | *<em>通过</em> 培训 ，我们 的 员工 更 专业 了 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> péixùn, wǒmen de yuángōng gèng zhuānyè le.</span><span class="trans">Our employees | + | *<em>通过</em> <strong>每 个 月 的 培训</strong>，我们 的 员工 更 专业 了 。<span class="pinyin"><em>Tōngguò</em> <strong> měi gè yuè de péixùn</strong>, wǒmen de yuángōng gèng zhuānyè le.</span><span class="trans">Our employees have become more professional through monthly trainings.</span> |
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=== Books === | === Books === | ||
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| + | {{Source|HSK Standard Course 4上|106}} | ||
| + | {{Source|卓越汉语－公司实战篇|123}} | ||
[[Category:B1 grammar points]] | [[Category:B1 grammar points]] | ||
| + | {{HSK|HSK4}} | ||
{{Basic Grammar|通过|B1|通过 + Agent / Method ，⋯⋯|我们 是 <em>通过</em> 他 的 朋友 找到 他 的 。|grammar point|ASG9B1E3}} | {{Basic Grammar|通过|B1|通过 + Agent / Method ，⋯⋯|我们 是 <em>通过</em> 他 的 朋友 找到 他 的 。|grammar point|ASG9B1E3}} | ||
{{Used for|Expressing purpose}} | {{Used for|Expressing purpose}} | ||
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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
