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    Expressing "through… to…" with 通过 (tōngguò) as a preposition

    HSK 3
    Manner & Method
    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    通过 + Method + 来 + Purpose/Result

    Explanation

    The preposition 通过 (tōngguò) means "through" or "by means of" and introduces the method or channel used to achieve a goal. It is followed by the means, then 来 connects to the purpose or result. For example, 通过学习来提高水平 means "Improve your level through studying."

    Examples

    • 她通过朋友介绍找到了这份工作。

      Tā tōngguò péngyou jièshào zhǎodào le zhè fèn gōngzuò.

      She found this job through a friend's introduction.

    • 我们可以通过网络来了解世界各地的新闻。

      Wǒmen kěyǐ tōngguò wǎngluò lái liǎojiě shìjiè gèdì de xīnwén.

      We can learn about news from around the world through the internet.

    • 他通过每天跑步来保持健康。

      Tā tōngguò měitiān pǎobù lái bǎochí jiànkāng.

      He stays healthy by running every day.

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