经过 (jīngguò) — to pass by / through
HSK 3 | verb / preposition | to pass through or by; after going through a process
经过 (jīngguò)
经过 means to pass by a place or go through a process. As a preposition it introduces the means or process through which a result was achieved.
Meanings
- [verb] To pass by; to pass through (a place or process).
- [preposition] After; through; as a result of (introducing a process).
Example Sentences
我每天上学都要经过那个公园。 Wǒ měitiān shàngxué dōu yào jīngguò nàgè gōngyuán. I pass by that park every day on my way to school.
经过努力，他终于成功了。 Jīngguò nǔlì, tā zhōngyú chénggōng le. After working hard, he finally succeeded.
这条路经过市中心。 Zhè tiáo lù jīngguò shì zhōngxīn. This road passes through the city center.
经过多次讨论，大家达成了一致意见。 Jīngguò duō cì tǎolùn, dàjiā dáchéng le yīzhì yìjiàn. After many discussions, everyone reached a consensus.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 经过这里 | pass by here |
| 经过努力 | through hard work |
| 经过讨论 | after discussion |
| 经过考虑 | after consideration |
| 路经 | pass through (formal) |
Memory Hook
经 (silk threads running through fabric) plus 过 (to pass). Like thread passing through cloth — you go through something and come out the other side.