Chinese

tōngxíng
Meaning: to pass through; to go through; to be current/generally used
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

通
行

Example sentences

Construction is underway here; vehicles are prohibited from passing.
目前,這座橋只開放給行人通行。
目前,这座桥只开放给行人通行。
At present, this bridge is open only to pedestrians.
橋樑正在施工,往來車輛請小心通行。
桥梁正在施工,往来车辆请小心通行。
The bridge is under construction, so passing vehicles should pass through carefully.
由於正在施工,這個路段暫時禁止通行。
由于正在施工,这个路段暂时禁止通行。
Due to ongoing construction, this road section is temporarily closed to traffic.
這條道路通行無阻。
这条道路通行无阻。
This road is unimpeded.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physical passage through a route or the general acceptance/use of a language or rule.

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