Chinese Conversation · Level 29
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Chinese word
经过
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīng guò
Meaning
- prepositionafter
Example
经过讨论，我们决定这样做。jīng guò tǎo lùn wǒ men jué dìng zhè yàng zuò
After the discussion, we decided to do it this way.
More examples
经过努力，我们按时完成了任务。jīng guò nǔ lì wǒ men àn shí wán chéng le rèn wù
After making an effort, we completed the task on time.
Core concept
Movement through a stage, place, or experience before something is decided or completed.
Common phrases
经过讨论jīng guò tǎo lùn
after discussion
经过努力jīng guò nǔ lì
after making an effort
Similar words
通过tōng guò: By completing a procedure or examination and gaining approval or passing.
Definition in Chinese
作为介词，表示经过某一过程或某处，强调在该过程之后的状态或结论。zuò wéi jiè cí biǎo shì jīng guò mǒu yí guò chéng huò mǒu chù qiáng diào zài gāi guò chéng zhī hòu de zhuàng tài huò jié lùn
Word origin
经过 (jīngguò, "pass through") joins 经 (jīng, "pass through") with 过 (guò, "cross or pass"), so the word presents an earlier passage as the background for a later outcome.
Usage tips
- The word works for both physical locations and abstract processes, while English may choose different wording for these two settings.
Other meanings
- pass throughverb
- experienceverb