tōng

Translation

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

Synonyms

Examples

  • 这是往大海的道。
    This is the passage to the sea.
  • 他把交事故知了警察。
    He notified the police of the traffic accident.
  • 我该知谁?
    Whom should I inform?
  • 飞行员用无线电与机场沟
    Pilots communicate with the airport by radio.
  • 他考试过了吗?
    Did he succeed in the examination?
  • 常8点钟起来。
    I usually get up at 8.
  • 这房间的风设备很好。
    This room has fine ventilation.
  • 一些人过阅读来放松。
    Some people relax by reading.
  • 你应该遵守交规则。
    You are to observe traffic rules.
  • 该法案将永远不会过。
    The bill will never go through.
Chinese Tones