通 (tōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 通 (tōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 通 (tōng) means "To pass through, communicate, or general.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 通 stroke by stroke?

通 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 通 and 迢?

通 (tōng) and 迢 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 通?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 通?

Common words containing 通 include: 交通 (jiāo tōng) — traffic; transportation; 通过 (tōng guò) — To pass, through, or by means of.; 通知 (tōng zhī) — Notice or to notify..

How to Write 通

The character 通 (tōng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

通 is pronounced tōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pass through, communicate, or general..

This is a polyphonic character with readings: tōng, tòng.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 通 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 通

交通 jiāo tōng

traffic; transportation

通过 tōng guò

To pass, through, or by means of.

通知 tōng zhī

Notice or to notify.

一通 yī tòng

A burst (of activity or speech)

Example Sentences

这里的交通很方便。

zhè lǐ de jiāo tōng hěn fāng biàn

The transportation here is very convenient.

我通过了汉语考试。

wǒ tōng guò le hàn yǔ kǎo shì

I passed the Chinese exam.

老师发了一个通知。

lǎo shī fā le yí gè tōng zhī

The teacher issued a notice.

他发了一通脾气。

tā fā le yī tòng pí qi

He had a fit of temper.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 通 (tōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 通

What does 通 (tōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 通 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 通 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 通?

What common words use 通?

How to Write 通 (tōng)