HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
通 — to go through
- Reading
- tōng
- Meaning
- to go through; to connect; common
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
通 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is tōng and it means to go through; to connect; common. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
通 appears in everyday chinese words such as 通 (pass through, open), 通 (connect, pass through) and 交通 (traffic; communication).
Chinese words containing 通
Frequently asked questions
What does 通 mean in Chinese?
通 means to go through; to connect; common in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 通 read?
通 is read tōng. Reading it inside real words — 通 and 通 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 通 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 通 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 通 in a word?
A common word containing 通 is 通 (tōng) — "pass through, open". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 通 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 通 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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