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VerbsHSK 4

Expressing "through" with 通过

通过 can be used as a verb to mean "pass through (a place)" or "pass (a test/check)", and as a preposition to introduce the method or agent ("by means of"). The most common mistake is forgetting to use 没 to negate past actions when 通过 is a verb (e.g., 没通过).

Structure

Subj. + (没) + 通过 + Obj.
as a verb meaning to pass through or pass a test
通过 + Agent / Method ， Subj. + Predicate
as a preposition meaning 'by means of' or 'through'

Examples

  • 从我家到那儿要通过两座桥。
    Cóng wǒ jiā dào nàr yào tōngguò liǎng zuò qiáo.
    To get there from my house, you have to cross two bridges.
  • 通过那个红色的大门，左拐就到了。
    Tōngguò nàge hóngsè de dà mén, zuǒ guǎi jiù dào le.
    Go through that red door, turn left and you are there.
  • 我通过了这个考试。
    Wǒ tōngguò le zhège kǎoshì.
    I passed this test.
  • 他没通过昨天的面试。
    Tā méi tōngguò zuótiān de miànshì.
    He didn't pass yesterday's job interview.
  • 那个穿黑衣服的男人没通过机场的安检。
    Nàge chuān hēi yīfu de nánrén méi tōngguò jīchǎng de ānjiǎn.
    That man in black didn't pass the security check at the airport.

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