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Expressing "through… to…" with bound verb 通过 (tōngguò)
HSK 3Manner & Method
Purpose & Reason
Structure
通过 + Means + 来 + Goal
Explanation
The bound form of 通过 (tōngguò) functions similarly to its verb usage, expressing the idea of achieving something "through" or "by means of" a particular method. It pairs with 来 to connect the method to the desired outcome. For example, 通过努力来实现目标 means "Achieve goals through hard work."
Examples
通过坚持锻炼来增强体质。
Tōngguò jiānchí duànliàn lái zēngqiáng tǐzhì.
Strengthen your body by exercising consistently.
通过阅读来拓宽视野是个好方法。
Tōngguò yuèdú lái tuòkuān shìyě shì ge hǎo fāngfǎ.
Broadening your horizons through reading is a good method.
通过合作来完成这个项目会更高效。
Tōngguò hézuò lái wánchéng zhège xiàngmù huì gèng gāoxiào.
It will be more efficient to complete this project through cooperation.