通过
tōngguò
To pass, through, by means of
How to say “through” in Chinese with 通过 (tōngguò)
通过 (tōngguò) + Means / Method + Verb
通过 (tōng guò) — through, by means of
HSK 4Verbs
通过 (tōngguò) + Means / Method + Verb
HSK 4Verbs通过 (tōng guò) — through, by means of
Rule structure
通过 (tōngguò) is a preposition meaning "through, by means of". It introduces the medium or method by which an action is accomplished.
Rule structure
通过 (tōngguò) is a preposition meaning "through, by means of". It introduces the medium or method by which an action is accomplished.
Examples
我通过朋友找到了工作。
Wǒ tōngguò péngyou zhǎo dào le gōngzuò.
I found a job through friends.
他通过书籍了解历史。
Tā tōngguò shūjí liǎojiě lìshǐ.
He learns about history through books.
Examples
我通过朋友找到了工作。
Wǒ tōngguò péngyou zhǎo dào le gōngzuò.
I found a job through friends.
他通过书籍了解历史。
Tā tōngguò shūjí liǎojiě lìshǐ.
He learns about history through books.
Practice
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Characters
Words from this rule
我
wǒ
I, me
朋友
péngyou
Friend
找
zhǎo
To look for, to turn to someone, to give change
到
dào
To arrive, to reach (resultative complement after verbs)
了
le
Particle (completed action or change of state)
工作
gōngzuò
To work; work, job
他
tā
He
书籍
shū jí
Books, literature
了解
liǎojiě
To understand, to get to know
历史
lìshǐ
History
网络
wǎng luò
Network
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “through, by means of” in Chinese with 通过?
Use the structure: 通过 (tōngguò) + Means / Method + Verb. For example: 我通过朋友找到了工作。 — “I found a job through friends”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我通过朋友找到了工作。 — “I found a job through friends”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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