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    Expressing "through" with 经过 (jīngguò) as a preposition

    HSK 3
    Manner & Method
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    经过 + Process / Effort, + Subject + Result Clause

    Explanation

    经过 (jīngguò) as a preposition means "through" or "after going through," indicating that an action or result came about by means of a process. It introduces the effort, experience, or journey that led to an outcome.

    Examples

    • 经过三个月的努力，她终于通过了考试。

      Jīngguò sān gè yuè de nǔlì, tā zhōngyú tōngguò le kǎoshì.

      After three months of hard work, she finally passed the exam.

    • 经过反复讨论，大家同意了这个方案。

      Jīngguò fǎnfù tǎolùn, dàjiā tóngyì le zhège fāng'àn.

      After repeated discussions, everyone agreed to the plan.

    • 经过这条小路就能到湖边。

      Jīngguò zhè tiáo xiǎolù jiù néng dào húbiān.

      You can get to the lakeside by going through this small path.

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