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通

tōngHSK 4

通 (tōng) is an HSK 4 Chinese word with 4 definitions and 6 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH3
DEFINITIONS4
EXAMPLES6
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

verb 动

  1. Englishto go through; to become connected

    • EX
      这条新修的路已经通了，去机场更快。

      The newly built road is now open, making the journey to the airport faster.

    • EX
      电话终于打通了，刚才一直占线。

      The call finally went through; the line had been busy before.

2

adjective 形

  1. Englishgeneral; common

    • EX
      只看价格不看质量，是很多人的通病。

      Focusing only on price and not quality is a common problem for many people.

    • EX
      大家平时说的这个名字，其实只是一个通称。

      The name people usually use is actually just a general term.

  2. Englishto connect

3

measure word 量

  1. Englishmeasure word for an instance/bout of an action

    • EX
      我刚给他打了一通电话，但是没人接。

      I just gave him a call, but nobody answered.

    • EX
      他挨了爸爸一通骂，现在心情很不好。

      His father gave him a thorough scolding, and he's in a bad mood now.