Usage of 经过
The word 经过 (jīng guò) primarily means "to pass by" or "to go through." It is commonly used to describe physically passing a place, such as a park or a street, as in the example "我们经过公园去学校" (We pass by the park on the way to school).
Besides physical passage, 经过 also expresses the idea of undergoing a process or experience, often implying that something has been reviewed, examined, or has elapsed over time. For instance, "这次考试经过了严格的评审" means the exam went through a strict review process.
It can also indicate the passage of time or events leading to a result, as in "经过几天的休息，他终于恢复了健康" (After a few days of rest, he finally recovered).
Common Collocations
- 经过 + 地点 (e.g., 经过公园): to pass by a place
- 经过 + 过程/事件 (e.g., 经过讨论): to go through a process or discussion
- 经过 + 时间 (e.g., 经过几天): after a period of time
Notes
- 经过 is often followed by a noun indicating a place, process, or time.
- It differs from 路过 (lùguò), which emphasizes passing by without stopping, while 经过 can imply a more general passing or undergoing.
- Avoid confusing 经过 with 通过 (tōngguò), which often means "to pass" in the sense of passing an exam or approval, though they can overlap in some contexts.