HSK 4 通过 vs 经过
Through (means/method) vs going through (process/place)
Comparison / 对比
| 通过 tōngguò | 经过 jīngguò | |
|---|---|---|
| Core meaning | By means of; pass (an exam/test) | To go through (a place/time/process) |
| Object type | Methods, channels, exams: 通过努力, 通过考试, 通过电话 | Places, time periods, processes: 经过医院, 经过三年, 经过努力 |
| Result emphasis | Emphasizes the means used | Emphasizes the duration or path taken |
| Verb sense | Often suggests successful completion | Often suggests passing through |
Examples / 例句
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
Quick Quiz / 小测验
Real HSK 4 Test Questions Using 通过 or 经过 / 真题示例
2 actual HSK 4 questions from our mock exams that test the 通过 vs 经过 distinction:
A 它就长满了这面墙，叶子很厚，绿绿的
B 这种植物在这个季节长得很快
C 经过短短一个星期
通过 vs 经过 FAQ
Are 通过 and 经过 interchangeable in HSK 4?
No. Although 通过 (tōngguò) and 经过 (jīngguò) translate similarly into English, HSK 4 fill-in-the-blank and listening questions test exactly the distinction between them. 通过 + means/method ('via', 'by means of') OR + exam name ('to pass').
How is 通过 vs 经过 tested in HSK 4?
Most often in HSK 4 阅读 (reading) Part 1 选词填空 (Q46-55), where you choose the correct word for a blank in a sentence. Also appears in 听力 (listening) where the speaker uses one but the printed answer paraphrases with the other. Master both 通过 and 经过 collocations to lock in these points.
What's the quickest way to remember 通过 vs 经过?
通过 + means/method ('via', 'by means of') OR + exam name ('to pass'). 经过 + place/time/process ('go through', 'after a period of'). KEY: 经过努力 (after effort) and 通过努力 (through effort) are both grammatical and slightly different in flavour — 经过 emphasizes the journey, 通过 emphasizes the method. Practice 3-5 fill-in-blank questions in our HSK 4 mock exams to lock the distinction.