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透
tòu
Description
"透"这个字常常和别的字一起用，意思是穿过东西，或者非常、彻底。
The character "透" is often used with other characters, meaning to pass through something, or very/thoroughly.
比如"透明"是说东西可以看穿，"湿透"是说全身都湿了。
For example, "透明" means something is see-through, and "湿透" means completely wet.
Meanings
透tòu
to pass through; penetrate (light, water, air)
阳光透过窗户照进来。
Sunlight shines through the window.
透tòu
thoroughly; completely (after a verb or adjective)
下雨了，我全身都湿透了。
It rained, and I got soaked.
透tòu
to reveal; leak (information)
他给我透了一点消息。
He gave me a bit of information.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a complement (湿透、看透) 透 means "thoroughly" and follows the verb or adjective.
- Etymology
originally means to pass through; from this comes senses of "thoroughly" and "leak out".
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