Chinese
tōngxùn
Meaning: communication; correspondence; news report
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Example sentences

颱風過後,當地的通訊完全中斷了。
台风过后,当地的通讯完全中断了。
After the typhoon, the local communications were completely cut off.
在手機出現之前,人們使用無線電進行通訊。
Before the advent of mobile phones, people used radios to communicate.
戰爭爆發後,當地的通訊完全被隔絕了。
After the war broke out, local communications were completely cut off.

Usage Notes

Refers to the transmission of information via signals or letters, or a specific genre of news reporting.

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