Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
通
tōng
Description
"通"是一个很常见的字，可以表示路可以走过去，也可以表示很懂一件事情。
"通" is a very common character that can mean a road is passable or that someone understands something well.
我们打电话或者数信件的时候，也会用到"通"这个字。
We also use the character "通" when making phone calls or counting letters.
Meanings
通tōng
to lead to; to go through; open
这条路通到火车站。
This road leads to the train station.
通tōng
to be expert in; to understand well
他很通中国历史。
He is very knowledgeable about Chinese history.
通tōng
measure word for phone calls, letters
我今天打了三通电话。
I made three phone calls today.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally means "to pass through", extended to "understand thoroughly".
- Nuance
as a measure word 通 counts phone calls and letters, similar to 个 but more formal.
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