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The second way that 通过 is used as a verb is that it means that something goes through effort in order to reach acknowledgement or agreement. This is similar to how we say a bill "pass through" the legislature, or how you can "meet someone though a friend".
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Revision as of 06:23, 5 June 2013


One of the trickier points of Chinese grammar is how to use 通过 and 经过 correctly. Though they have very similar meanings, they have somewhat different uses

通过 as a Verb

Structure 1

The first way that 通过 is used as a verb is that it means going through a certain object, as in penetrating into and coming out of something. In this case, it is similar to the word 穿过.

Subject + 通过 + Object

Examples

  • 从 我 家 走 到 这里 需要 通过 两 座 桥。To get here from my house, I have to cross two bridges.
  • 你 往 前 走,通过 一 扇 红 色 的 门,然后 左 拐 就 看到 了。Go straight ahead, go through a red door, turn left, and you'll see it.

Structure 2

The second way that 通过 is used as a verb is that it means that something goes through effort in order to reach acknowledgement or agreement. This is similar to how we say a bill "pass through" the legislature, or how you can "meet someone through a friend".


Subject + 通过 + Object

Examples

  • 纽约 大学 通过 了 我 的 申请。
  • 通过 了 这 次 考试。
  • 这 个 项目 通过了 董事会。

通过 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 and after the subject.

Structure

通过 + method,Subject + Predicate

Subject + 通过 + method + Predicate

Examples

  • 通过 研究,我们 发现 大豆 对 身体 很 有 好处。
  • 公司 通过 裁员 的 方法 解决 金融 危机 带来 的 问题。
  • 我们 通过 他 的 朋友 才 找 到 了 他。

经过 as Verb

Structure 1

The first way that 经过 is used as a verb is that it means "to pass by" or "to pass through". It is like saying "I went through downtown" or "I passed by the cemetery".

Subject + 经过 + place

Examples

  • 每天 我 都 经过 这 个 小 商店。
  • 去 机场 的 时候 我们 会 经过 人民广场 吗?

Structure 2

The second way that 经过 is used as a verb is that it means "to experience something" or "going through a time". It emphasizes the process of that experience. When expressing "to experience something", it often has a negative connotation, like 教训, 考验, 锻炼, 战争, 比赛. If it is talking about "going through a time", it is usually talking about the past.

经过 + event/time,Subject + Predicate

Examples

  • 经过 一 个 月 的 培训,我们 的 新 员工 已经 准备 好 了。
  • 经过 详细 的 解释 我 才 明白 了 这 个 问题。

经过 as Noun

As a noun, 经过 refers to the process of something.

Structure

Adjective + 经过

Examples

  • 请 你 跟 我们 说 一下 当时 的 经过
  • 事情 的 真实 经过 谁 都 不 知道。

Example of right and wrong usage

  • 经过 他 的 女 朋友,我们 找到 了 他。
  • 通过 他 的 女 朋友,我们 找到 了 他。
  • 经过 上海,中国 看到 了 世界。
  • 通过 上海,中国 看到 了 世界。

Example Dialog

  • A: 我 第 一 次 坐 飞机 没 通过 安检。
  • B: 为什么?说说 经过
  • A: 我 带 了 一 大 瓶 牛奶。
  • B: 牛奶 不 能 带。后来 呢?
  • A: 后来 通过 我 的 努力 把 牛奶 喝完 了。
  • B:那 为什么 还 没 通过 安检?
  • A: 我 经过 一 个 安检 人员 的 时候 说 了 句 脏话。
  • B:你 这 是 找 麻烦。


Sources and further reading

Books

HSK4