交通
Basic Meaning
v
This sense is literary/classical and describes interconnection, especially of roads or waterways.
to connect and give access to; to intercommunicate.
往来通达。
Words:
阡陌交通江河交通
Synonyms:
通行
Sentences:
- 古代的运河使南北水路得以交通。The ancient canals enabled the north-south waterways to connect.
- 这个城市的地铁网线交通便利，四通八达。This city's subway network is well-connected and convenient, reaching all directions.
v
This sense is classical/literary and usually involves associating with powerful people for personal gain. In modern usage, it’s mostly literary.
to associate with; to have dealings with (often in a secretive or collusive way).
结交；勾结。
Words:
交通官府交通权贵
Synonyms:
攀附勾结结交
Sentences:
- 在旧社会，商人们往往交通官府以求庇护。In the old society, merchants often associated with government officials to seek protection.
n
This is the modern, most common sense.
traffic; transportation; communications (the general concept).
铁路、公路、航空、航海等运输事业的总称。
Words:
交通工具交通要道交通规则交通发达
Sentences:
- 北京的地铁是一种非常方便的交通工具。The Beijing subway is a very convenient means of transportation.
- 我们要严格遵守交通规则。We must strictly obey the traffic rules.
- 这个国家的城市交通非常发达。The urban transportation system in this country is highly developed.