通过 tōngguò

通过（tōngguò）means “通过 = 'through, by means of / via' — the means or channel by which something is achieved”. 通过 introduces the means, method or channel through which a result is reached. Formation: 通过 + 名词/方式/途径 + 动词短语

通过 = 'through, by means of / via' — the means or channel by which something is achieved

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Formation

通过 + 名词/方式/途径 + 动词短语

Explanation

通过 introduces the means, method or channel through which a result is reached. It sits before the verb phrase: 通过 + [means] + [action]. The 'means' can be an abstract effort (努力) or a concrete process/channel (考试, 朋友).

Examples

他 通过 努力实现了自己的梦想。
tā tōngguò nǔlì shíxiàn le zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.
Through hard work he realized his dream.
我们 通过 网络认识了很多朋友。
wǒmen tōngguò wǎngluò rènshi le hěn duō péngyou.
We got to know many friends via the internet.

Note

通过 also = 'to pass' as a verb (通过考试 = pass the exam); here it is the coverb 'by means of'.

FAQ

通过 — what does it mean and how is it used?

通过 = 'through, by means of / via' — the means or channel by which something is achieved. 通过 introduces the means, method or channel through which a result is reached. It sits before the verb phrase: 通过 + [means] + [action]. The 'means' can be an abstract effort (努力) or a concrete process/channel (考试, 朋友).

通过 — how do you form it?

通过 + 名词/方式/途径 + 动词短语

通过 — any usage notes?

通过 also = 'to pass' as a verb (通过考试 = pass the exam); here it is the coverb 'by means of'.

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