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Expressing "through… to…" with 通过 (tōngguò) as a verb
HSK 3Manner & Method
Purpose & Reason
Structure
Subject + 通过 + Method + 来 + Verb Phrase
Explanation
When used as a verb, 通过 (tōngguò) means "through" or "by way of," indicating the means by which something is accomplished. It connects a method to a result, often with 来 linking the two verb phrases. For example, 我们通过讨论来解决问题 means "We solve problems through discussion."
Examples
我们通过投票来决定去哪里旅行。
Wǒmen tōngguò tóupiào lái juédìng qù nǎlǐ lǚxíng.
We decided where to travel by voting.
他通过自学掌握了编程技术。
Tā tōngguò zìxué zhǎngwò le biānchéng jìshù.
He mastered programming skills through self-study.
公司通过培训来提升员工的能力。
Gōngsī tōngguò péixùn lái tíshēng yuángōng de nénglì.
The company improves employees' abilities through training.