通过
HSK 4- Other
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The preposition 通过 is used to indicate the means, method, or intermediary through which a certain goal is achieved.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
The preposition 通过 (tōngguò) means "through," "by means of," or "via." It is used to introduce the means, channel, or intermediary through which an action is carried out.
The element following 通过 is the "tool" or "path" that leads to the result expressed in the rest of the sentence. For example: 通过努力 (through effort), 通过朋友介绍 (through a friend's introduction), 通过网络 (through the Internet).
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 他通过努力学习考上了大学。繁: 他通過努力學習考上了大學。Tā tōngguò nǔlì xuéxí kǎo shàng le dàxué.
He got into university through diligent studying.
- 我通过面试找到了工作。繁: 我通過面試找到了工作。Wǒ tōngguò miànshì zhǎodào le gōngzuò.
I found a job through an interview.
- 我们可以通过网络学习汉语。繁: 我們可以通過網絡學習漢語。Wǒmen kěyǐ tōngguò wǎngluò xuéxí Hànyǔ.
We can learn Chinese through the internet.
- 我通过朋友认识了他。繁: 我通過朋友認識了他。Wǒ tōngguò péngyou rènshi le tā.
I got to know him through a friend's introduction.
- 请通过邮件把文件发给我。繁: 請通過郵件把文件發給我。Qǐng tōngguò yóujiàn bǎ wénjiàn fā gěi wǒ.
Please send the documents to me by email.
Common mistakes
- Wrong:我用努力学习考上了大学。Correct:我通过努力学习考上了大学。
用 typically indicates a concrete tool (pen, computer). For abstract methods or ways such as "effort," 通过 is more natural.
- Wrong:我认识他是通过朋友。Correct:我是通过朋友认识他的。
The phrase "通过 + means/method" typically precedes the main verb to indicate the manner in which an action is performed.