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通 tōng, tòng

The Chinese character 通 is read tōng or tòng and means "to go through". It is written with 10 strokes. It first appears at HSK 2 and is used in 6 words in this course.

Pinyin

tōng, tòng

Meaning

to go through; to know well; expert

Strokes

10

Level

HSK 2

Practice words with 通

Updated October 21, 2026

Words that use 通

• 通 tōng · to go through
• 通过 tōngguò · to pass through
• 交通 jiāotōng · to be connected
• 普通话 pǔtōnghuà · Putonghua
• 通知 tōngzhī · to notify
• 普通 pǔtōng · common

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