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通电
tōngdiàn
Description
“通电”是指让电流通过，也就是给东西送电。
"通电" means allowing electric current to flow, that is, supplying power to something.
比如你把电线接好以后，机器一通电就能开始工作了。
For example, once you connect the wires properly, the machine can start working as soon as it is "通电".
Meanings
通电tōngdiàn
to be connected to electricity; electrify
这个房间还没有通电。
This room has not been electrified yet.
通电tōngdiàn
to send an open telegram (to the public)
他通电全国，表明自己的立场。
He communicated nationwide to express his stance.
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Notes
- Etymology
通 (to pass through) + 电 (electricity), literally 'let electricity pass through'.
- Nuance
first sense is everyday; the 'open telegram' sense is historical/formal.
In videos
“紧张紧张来迎接我们的第一次通电”
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