通
Meaning:
to pass through, to open, to connect; to communicate; common
HSK 3
Frequency:
#7857
Pinyin:
tōng
Strokes:
10
Radical:
辶
How to Write 通 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "通" in Chinese
The Chinese character 通 (tōng) means "to pass through, to open, to connect; to communicate; common". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 通 include: 三通, 不通, 串通.
📚 Words and Phrases with 通
Common words containing this character
三通
T-joint
HSK 2
不通
to be obstructed
HSK 2
串通
to collude
HSK 2
互通
to intercommunicate
HSK 2
五通
bottom bracket shell (in a bicycle frame)
HSK 2
交通
to be connected
HSK 2
亨通
to go smoothly
HSK 2
伊通
see 伊通滿族自治縣|伊通满族自治县[Yi1 tong1 Man3 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 xian4]
HSK 2
共通
universal; applicable to all (or both)
HSK 2
勾通
to collude with
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: walk
Semantic component: 辶
Phonetic component: 甬
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "通"?
- The pinyin is tōng
- How many strokes does "通" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "通" mean?
- to pass through, to open, to connect; to communicate; common
- What is the radical of "通"?
- The radical is "辶"