经
jīng
To pass through; scripture
经 (jīng) — via, through, after
经 (jīng) + Intermediary/Process，+ main clause
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
经WhoAction，Clause
Rule structure
经 (jīng) (jīng) is a preposition introducing an intermediary, path, or completed process: 经朋友介绍 (jīng péng yǒu jiè shào), 经调查发现 (jīng tiáo chá fā xiàn), 经他同意 (jīng tā tóng yì). It differs from 经过 (jīng guò) (jīngguò) and 通过 (tōngguò): 经 (jīng) (jīng) is shorter and more common in written style. It takes a noun or verb before the main action.
Rule structure
经 (jīng) (jīng) is a preposition introducing an intermediary, path, or completed process: 经朋友介绍 (jīng péng yǒu jiè shào), 经调查发现 (jīng tiáo chá fā xiàn), 经他同意 (jīng tā tóng yì). It differs from 经过 (jīng guò) (jīngguò) and 通过 (tōngguò): 经 (jīng) (jīng) is shorter and more common in written style. It takes a noun or verb before the main action.
Examples
经朋友介绍，我认识了这家公司的经理。
Jīng péngyou jièshào, wǒ rènshi le zhè jiā gōngsī de jīnglǐ.
Through a friend's introduction, I got to know the manager of this company.
Examples
经朋友介绍，我认识了这家公司的经理。
Jīng péngyou jièshào, wǒ rènshi le zhè jiā gōngsī de jīnglǐ.
Through a friend's introduction, I got to know the manager of this company.
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Words from this rule
朋友
péngyou
Friend
介绍
jièshào
To introduce someone/something; to present
我
wǒ
I, me
认识
rènshi
To know, to be acquainted with; recognition
了
le
Particle (completed action or change of state)
这
zhè
This
家
jiā
Family, home; measure word for businesses and establishments
公司
gōngsī
Company, firm
的
de
Possessive particle; modifier particle
经理
jīnglǐ
Manager
他
tā
He
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “via, through, after” in Chinese with 经?
Use the structure: 经 (jīng) + Intermediary/Process，+ main clause. For example: 经朋友介绍，我认识了这家公司的经理。 — “Through a friend's introduction, I got to know the manager of this company”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
经朋友介绍，我认识了这家公司的经理。 — “Through a friend's introduction, I got to know the manager of this company”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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