How do you pronounce 通 in Pinyin?

The character 通 is pronounced "tōng / tòng" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 通?

通 is categorized under Level 2 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 通 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 通 (tōng / tòng) translates to "(tōng) to go through; to know well; (suffix) expert; to connect; to communicate; open; to clear; classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc | (tòng) classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 2).

tōng / tòng

HSK 2

English Meaning

(tōng) to go through; to know well; (suffix) expert; to connect; to communicate; open; to clear; classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc | (tòng) classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)

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