HSK 4
经过
jīngguò
after having gone through
Structure
经过 + [Process / Event / Time] + Result/Action
How it works
The word '经过' is used to indicate that a result or change has occurred after going through a certain process, period of time, or sequence of events. It functions similarly to 'after' or 'through' in English, emphasizing the transition from a process to a conclusion.
Examples
经过三个月的努力，他的汉语水平提高了很多。
Jīngguò sān gè yuè de nǔlì, tā de Hànyǔ shuǐpíng tígāo le hěnduō.
After three months of hard work, his Chinese level has improved a lot.
经过反复商量，大家最后达成了协议。
Jīngguò fǎnfù shāngliang, dàjiā zuìhòu dáchéng le xiéyì.
After repeated discussions, everyone finally reached an agreement.
我每天上班都要经过这家超市。
Wǒ měitiān shàngbān dōu yào jīngguò zhè jiā chāoshì.
I pass by this supermarket every day when I go to work.
Common mistakes
Students often confuse '经过' with '通过'. Use '经过' for time and processes, but use '通过' for methods, means, or passing tests.
Tip
When '经过' is used to start a sentence as 'after...', it is often paired with '的' + a noun or noun phrase representing the process.
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