通
tōng
Description
"通"这个字有很多意思，可以表示路走得过去，也可以表示很懂一件事。
The character "通" has many meanings; it can mean a road is passable or that someone understands something well.
我们也常常用它来数电话，比如"打了一通电话"。
We also often use it to count phone calls, for example, "made a call".
Meanings
通tōng
to go through; be open; unobstructed
这条路现在通了。
This road is open now.
通tōng
to be connected; lead to
这扇门通到花园。
This door leads to the garden.
通tōng
to understand well; be expert in
他很通中文语法。
He is very familiar with Chinese grammar.
通tòng
measure word for phone calls, telegrams
我给她打了一通电话。
I gave her a phone call.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 通 stresses being open or connected, often paired with 了 or a destination.
- Reading
pronounced tòng as a measure word for calls; tōng in most other senses.
In videos
“合理化就是我一定要说的通，”
“今天休息之前先通一下电”
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