COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 通 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 甬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 通 (tōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to go through
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tōng
通
to go through
Common words
jiāo tōng
交通
to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications
pǔ tōng
普通
common; ordinary; general; average
tōng guò
通过
to pass through; to get through; to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation); to pass (a test); by means of; through; via
tōng zhī
通知
to notify; to inform; notice; notification
gōu tōng
沟通
to join; to connect; to link up; to communicate
kāi tōng
开通
to open (a new road or railway line); to set up (a hotline); to launch (a service); to subscribe to (a members-only service)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
通
通
通
通
通
通
通
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 通
Say “tōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 通
Common words and phrases
jiāo tōng
to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications
pǔ tōng
common; ordinary; general; average
tōng guò
to pass through; to get through; to adopt (a resolution); to pass (legislation); to pass (a test); by means of; through; via
tōng zhī
to notify; to inform; notice; notification
gōu tōng
to join; to connect; to link up; to communicate
kāi tōng
to open (a new road or railway line); to set up (a hotline); to launch (a service); to subscribe to (a members-only service)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“通”。
Zhège zì shì “tōng”.
This character is “通”.
我正在学习“通”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tōng” zì.
I am learning the character “通”.
请写一遍“通”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tōng”.
Please write “通” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 通?
通 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 通 (tōng) mean?
通 (tōng) means to go through.
What is the radical of 通?
The radical of 通 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.