HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#49
Expressing “Through” with “tōngguò”
通过
How it works
通过 (tōngguò) can mean:
through
by means of
to pass
It can work as a verb or as a preposition-like word.
The pattern
通过 (tōngguò) + Method / Means Subject + 通过 (tōngguò) + Object
Example sentences
我们可以通过练习提高水平。
We can improve our level through practice.
他终于通过了考试。
He finally passed the exam.
这个消息是通过朋友知道的。
I heard about this from a friend.
Key point
The meaning depends on context:
通过考试 (tōngguò kǎoshì) = pass the exam
通过努力 (tōngguò nǔlì) = through effort