通 Stroke Order — How to Write 通
通 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
通 Radical and Character Components
通 is a phono-semantic compound: 辶 (walk) carries the meaning, while 甬 indicates the sound.
Radical: 辶 + 7 more strokes
通 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tōng
Meanings of 通 in Chinese
1
tōng通
Unobstructed; to pass through or be connected; accessible.
这座城市交通便利，道路四通八达。
This city has convenient transportation, with roads accessible from all directions.
To understand thoroughly; to be well-versed in.
他是一个通情达理的人，总是能理解别人的想法。
He is a sensible and reasonable person, always able to understand others' thoughts.
To transmit, communicate, inform, or notify.
我需要尽快通知他这个消息。
I need to inform him of this news as soon as possible.
To connect, communicate, link, or have dealings with; to interact, exchange, or facilitate understanding.
我们应该多沟通，才能更好地理解彼此。
We should communicate more to better understand each other.
Refers to something widespread, general, common, or comprehensive, often implying universality or regular occurrence.
她通常在周末去公园散步。
She usually goes for a walk in the park on weekends.
To have illicit sexual relations; to commit adultery or have an affair.
他被指控与邻居私通。
He was accused of having an illicit affair with his neighbor.
Common Words and Phrases with 通
1
To circulate a notice or report; a formal notification, circular, or bulletin.
学校将于下周向全体学生家长通报关于春季运动会的具体安排。
The school will issue a notice next week to all student parents regarding the specific arrangements for the spring sports meet.
2
To relieve constipation; to promote bowel movement.
多吃富含膳食纤维的食物有助于通便
Eating foods rich in dietary fiber helps to promote bowel movement.
3
To report to one's superior or master
秘书接到电话后，立即进去通禀老板，说有紧急会议需要他参加。
After receiving the call, the secretary immediately went in to report to the boss that he needed to attend an urgent meeting.
4
a common failing or fault
很多学生都有一个通病，就是喜欢把作业拖到最后一刻才完成。
Many students share a common failing: they like to postpone their homework until the last minute.
5
A person who possesses a wide range of knowledge and skills; an all-rounder or versatile person.
他不仅精通科学，还在艺术和哲学领域颇有建树，真是一位通才。
He is not only proficient in science but also has significant achievements in art and philosophy; he is truly a polymath.
6
usually, generally, or normally
我通常在周末去公园散步，享受大自然的美景。
I usually go for a walk in the park on weekends to enjoy the beauty of nature.
7
Clear and unobstructed; smooth and fluent.
经过清理，水管变得通畅了。
After cleaning, the water pipe became unobstructed.
8
to be open to traffic (for railways, highways, etc.)
这座跨海大桥经过多年的建设，终于在上周正式通车，极大地缩短了两地的通行时间
After years of construction, this cross-sea bridge finally officially opened to traffic last week, significantly shortening travel time between the two locations.
9
understand thoroughly
经过多年的深入研究，她对这门古老的哲学通彻明了。
After years of in-depth research, she has gained a thorough understanding of this ancient philosophy.
10
a general or common name for something; to be commonly called or known as.
这种小狗因为毛发卷曲，通称卷毛狗。
This type of small dog is commonly known as a curly-haired dog because of its curly fur.
11
Accessible and unobstructed; also, to understand things thoroughly or be discerning.
老李做事总是通达明理，深得大家的信任和尊敬。
Old Li is always understanding and reasonable in his actions, earning everyone's trust and respect.
12
A passage or channel for people or things to move through.
消防队员开辟了一条紧急通道，以便疏散被困人员。
Firefighters created an emergency passage to evacuate the trapped people.
13
to collaborate with the enemy
在公司内部的商业竞争中，有人被指责通敌，将重要的商业机密透露给了对手。
In the internal business competition within the company, someone was accused of colluding with the opponent, revealing important business secrets to them.
14
To energize or electrify; to publish a circular or open telegram.
请确保所有连接正确后，再给设备通电
Please ensure all connections are correct before energizing the device.
More words with 通
- chàng畅tōng通Unobstructed and smooth-flowing.
- guàn贯tōng通Connect, Run through
- pū噗tōng通Plop, Splash
- gōu沟tōng通communication, communicate
- hēng亨tōng通going smoothly and prosperously
- huì贿tōng通to bribe; to buy over
- mǎi买tōng通to bribe, to buy off
- chuàn串tōng通collude, conspire
- gōu沟tōng通qú渠dào道channels of communication
- tōng通wǎng往leads to, way to
- tōng通xíng行Passage, Traffic
- tōng通zhī知notice, notification
- jiāo交tōng通Traffic, Transportation
- jīng精tōng通proficient, mastery
- pǔ普tōng通ordinary, common
- tōng通fēng风Ventilation, To ventilate
- liú流tōng通Circulation, Circulate
- shū疏tōng通unblock, clear
- tōng通cháng常huì会usually, generally
- tōng通dié牒ultimatum
Idioms with 通
- tōng通fēng风bào报xìn信tip off confidential information
- tōng通guān观quán全jú局view the whole situation comprehensively
- tōng通jiā家zhī之hǎo好intimate family friends
- tōng通lì力hé合zuò作cooperate with united efforts
- tōng通qíng情dá达lǐ理reasonable, understanding, and sensible
- tōng通quán权dá达biàn变adapt to circumstances
- tōng通shāng商huì惠gōng工promote trade and benefit industry
- tōng通sú俗yì易dǒng懂easy to understand
- tōng通tóng同yī一qì气collude or conspire together
- tōng通tóng同zuò作bì弊collude and cheat
- tōng通xiāo宵chè彻yè夜all night long
- tōng通xiāo宵dá达dàn旦all night long
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Open the tool →Questions about 通
What does 通 mean in Chinese?
通 (tōng) means “Unobstructed” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 通?
通 is pronounced tōng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 通 have?
通 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 通?
通 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 通?
The radical of 通 is 辶, and 通 is a phono-semantic compound.