Stroke order for 通

tōng/
tòng
HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Most Common

Basic Meaning

v
Often describes the unobstructed flow of traffic, air, ideas, etc.
to be unimpeded; to go through; to pass through.
没有阻碍,可以穿过。
Words:
四通八达曲径通幽畅通通过通行
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(tiáo)()(shì)(tōng)(wǎng)(gōng)(yuán)(de)
    This road leads to the park.
v
Used literally for physical obstructions like drains or pipes.
to unclog; to clear (a blockage).
用工具戳,使不堵塞。
Words:
疏通
Sentences:
  1. (shuǐ)(guǎn)()(le)()(yào)(zhǎo)(rén)(shū)(tōng)()(xià)
    The water pipe is clogged; we need to find someone to unclog it.
v
Used for roads, routes, or connections that reach a place.
to lead to; to have access to.
有路达到。
Words:
四通八达
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(cūn)(zi)(hěn)(xiǎo)(dàn)(shì)(jiāo)(tōng)()(tōng)()()
    Our village is small, but it has transportation routes leading in all directions.
v
Describes interaction, exchange, or connection between people or entities.
to communicate; to have dealings with.
往来交接。
Words:
通商沟通串通通信通航
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(liǎng)()(guó)(jiā)()(jīng)(zhèng)(shì)(tōng)(háng)(le)
    These two countries have officially opened air routes (to each other).
q
Used specifically for messages like telegrams, and also for phone calls (e.g., 一通电话).
classifier for telegrams, phone calls.
量词,用于电报、电话等。
Sentences:
  1. ()(jīn)(tiān)(gěi)(zǒng)()()(le)()(tōng)(diàn)(bào)
    He sent a telegram to headquarters today.
  2. ()(gāng)(cái)(gěi)()()(le)()(tōng)(diàn)(huà)
    I just gave her a call.
v
Describes deep knowledge of a subject or skill.
to understand thoroughly; to be proficient in.
懂得,通晓。
Words:
通情达理精通通晓
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(jīng)(tōng)(sān)(mén)(wài)()
    He is proficient in three foreign languages.
  2. (zhè)()(rén)(hěn)(cōng)(míng)(tōng)(qíng)()()
    This person is very smart and reasonable.
n
Used as a suffix, often with a modifier (e.g., 中国通 'China expert').
an expert; someone proficient in a certain area.
指精通某一方面的人。
Words:
万事通中国通
Sentences:
  1. ()(shì)()(men)(bàn)(gōng)(shì)(de)(diàn)(nǎo)(tōng)
    He is the computer expert in our office.
adj
coherent; logical (of writing).
顺,指文章合语法,合事理。
Words:
文理不通通顺
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(piān)(zuò)(wén)(xiě)(de)(tōng)(shùn)(liú)(chàng)
    This essay is written coherently and smoothly.
adj
common; general; usual.
普通;一般。
Words:
通常通病通称通例通性
Sentences:
  1. ()(tōng)(cháng)(zài)()(diǎn)()(chuáng)
    I usually get up at seven o'clock.
  2. (shuì)(lǎn)(jiào)(shì)(nián)(qīng)(rén)(de)(tōng)(bìng)
    Sleeping in is a common habit among young people.
v
to inform; to notify.
传达;使知道。
Words:
通知通告通报通风报信
Synonyms:
Sentences:
  1. (lǎo)(shī)(huì)()(qián)(tōng)(zhī)(kǎo)(shì)(shí)(jiān)
    The teacher will notify us of the exam time in advance.
adj
whole; entire.
整个;全部。
Words:
通盘通夜通共
Sentences:
  1. ()(tōng)()(dōu)(zài)(zhǔn)(bèi)(bào)(gào)
    He was preparing the report the whole night.

Writing & Component

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Structuresemi_enclosed
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