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:
Antonyms:
堵
Sentences:
- 这条路是通往公园的。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:
- 水管堵了,需要找人疏通一下。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
Sentences:
- 我们村子很小,但是交通四通八达。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:
- 这两个国家已经正式通航了。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:
- 他今天给总部发了一通电报。He sent a telegram to headquarters today.
- 我刚才给她打了一通电话。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:
懂晓
Sentences:
- 他精通三门外语。He is proficient in three foreign languages.
- 这个人很聪明,通情达理。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:
- 他是我们办公室的电脑通。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:
- 这篇作文写得通顺流畅。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:
- 我通常在七点起床。I usually get up at seven o'clock.
- 睡懒觉是年轻人的通病。Sleeping in is a common habit among young people.
v
to inform; to notify.
传达;使知道。
Words:
Sentences:
- 老师会提前通知考试时间。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:
- 他通夜都在准备报告。He was preparing the report the whole night.
Writing & Component
Radical辶
Structuresemi_enclosed
Stroke Count10
Strokes㇇丶丨𠃌一一丨丶㇋㇏
