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通上彻下

通上彻下 — “Pervading all levels”

通上彻下 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Pervading all levels”. Reaching from top to bottom; extending throughout from the highest to the lowest; comprehensive or thorough. Literally, “Penetrate from top to bottom”.

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通上彻下 Pronunciation and Pinyin

通上彻下 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
通
tōng11pass through, communicate, understand
上
shàng3up, above, on, previous, ascend
彻
chè7thoroughly penetrate
下
xià3below, down, next, to descend

Example Sentence with 通上彻下

这种变革精神通上彻下,激发了所有部门的活力
This spirit of reform permeated all levels, invigorating every department.

Idioms Related to 通上彻下

More idioms starting with 通

  • tōng通shū书dá达lǐ礼well-educated, knowledgeable, and courteous
  • tōng通rén人dá达cái才erudite and perceptive individuals
  • tōng通jīn今bó博gǔ古knowledgeable about ancient and modern times
  • tōng通jīn今dá达gǔ古know past and present
  • tōng通sú俗yì易dǒng懂easy to understand
  • tōng通rú儒shuò硕xué学profoundly knowledgeable and insightful scholar
  • tōng通rú儒dá达shì士profoundly learned and sagacious scholars
  • tōng通rú儒dá达shí识highly learned and insightful scholar
  • tōng通yuán元shí识wēi微understand profound and subtle principles
  • tōng通gòng共yǒu有wú无share what one has and what one lacks
  • tōng通qián前chè彻hòu后comprehending from start to finish
  • tōng通qián前chè澈hòu后from beginning to end

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Questions about 通上彻下

What does 通上彻下 mean?

通上彻下 (tōng shàng chè xià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Pervading all levels”.

How do you pronounce 通上彻下?

通上彻下 is pronounced tōng shàng chè xià in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 通上彻下 literally mean?

Literally, 通上彻下 means “Penetrate from top to bottom”. It is used to mean “Pervading all levels”.

What is the Chinese definition of 通上彻下?

①指从天到地。②从上到下。指所有的人。

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