tōng ㄊㄨㄥ tung1 HSK 2 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4 流利級 · Level 5

  • to go through
  • to know well
  • (suffix) expert
  • to connect
  • to communicate
  • open
  • to clear
  • classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc

tòng ㄊㄨㄥˋ tung1

  • classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 通 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我没通过。 I didn't pass.
  • 請通知我。 Please keep me informed.
  • 我该通知谁? Whom should I inform?
  • 他精通英文。 He has a good grasp of English.
  • 您不可通過。 You shall not pass.

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