Comparison of '通过' (tōngguò) and '经过' (jīngguò)

Description

In Chinese, '通过' (tōngguò) and '经过' (jīngguò) both imply the idea of "through" or "by," but they are used in different contexts and have distinct meanings and applications.

通过 (tōngguò)

'通过' (tōngguò) means "through," "by means of," or "via." It is often used to describe achieving something by using a method, process, or medium.

Examples with '通过'

• 他通过努力得到了奖学金。(Tā tōngguò nǔlì dédào le jiǎngxuéjīn.) - He got the scholarship through hard work.
• 我们通过网络学习。(Wǒmen tōngguò wǎngluò xuéxí.) - We learn through the internet.

经过 (jīngguò)

'经过' (jīngguò) means "to pass through," "to go through," or "after." It is often used to describe passing through a place, a process, or a period of time.

Examples with '经过'

• 我们经过了一个小镇。(Wǒmen jīngguò le yīgè xiǎo zhèn.) - We passed through a small town.
• 经过长时间的努力，他终于成功了。(Jīngguò cháng shíjiān de nǔlì, tā zhōngyú chénggōng le.) - After a long time of hard work, he finally succeeded.

Key Points

• '通过' (tōngguò) means "through," "by means of," or "via," and is used to describe achieving something by using a method, process, or medium.
• '经过' (jīngguò) means "to pass through," "to go through," or "after," and is used to describe passing through a place, a process, or a period of time.
• '通过' (tōngguò) emphasizes the method or means of achieving something, while '经过' (jīngguò) emphasizes the process or experience of passing through something.