How to say “after” in Chinese with 经过 (jīngguò)

经过 (jīngguò) + Event / Time,⋯⋯

经过 (jīng guò) — after / as a result of

HSK 3Verbs

Rule structure

经过 (jīng guò) (jīngguò) means "to go through" (a process or place) or "after" (experiencing something), indicating a medium or means.

Examples

经过讨论,我们做出了决定。

Jīngguò tǎolùn, wǒmen zuò chū le juédìng.

After discussion, we made a decision.

经过三天我回家了。

Jīngguò sāntiān wǒ huíjiā le.

After three days, I returned home.

经过考试我终于放松了。

Jīngguò kǎoshì wǒ zhōngyú fàngsōng le.

After the exam, I finally relaxed.

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How do you say “after / as a result of” in Chinese with 经过?

Use the structure: 经过 (jīngguò) + Event / Time,⋯⋯. For example: 经过讨论,我们做出了决定。 — “After discussion, we made a decision”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

经过讨论,我们做出了决定。 — “After discussion, we made a decision”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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