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通往tōngwǎngto lead toHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #5035, Very Hard
tōngwǎng(tong1wang3)tong wang T1
  1. 1to lead to
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March 24, 2026

通往tōngwǎng(tong1wang3)

The term 通往 (tōngwǎng) means 'to lead to' or 'to guide towards.' It is commonly used in contexts where a path, route, or metaphorical direction is being described, indicating movement or progression towards a destination or goal.

Strokes18Frequency#5035DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of journeys leading to significant destinations often reflects the importance of personal growth and success, as seen in proverbs about paths and journeys.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'tunnel' (通) leading you to a 'wang' (王) - the king. Visualize walking through the tunnel, which symbolizes a journey leading you towards the king, representing your goal or destination.

Meanings of 通往

tōngwǎng(tong1wang3)
1to lead to
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通往Simplified
18Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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通向 (tōngxiàng) — use 通往 when emphasizing a specific path or route, while 通向 is more general, focusing on direction or aim.

Usage Notes

通往 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 通往未来 (to lead to the future) and 通往成功 (to lead to success). Be mindful of using it in the correct context to avoid confusion with similar phrases.

HSK Study Tips

While 通往 is not an HSK vocabulary term, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 words like 路 (road) and 方向 (direction). Focus on understanding how it fits into sentences describing movement or direction.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 通往 with 经过 (to pass by), leading to incorrect phrases. For example, saying '我通往学校' (I lead to school) instead of '我去学校' (I go to school).

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Component characters

通tōngto go through
HSK 410 strokes辶
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往wǎngto go (in a direction)
HSK 28 strokes彳
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How to say to lead to in Chinese

“to lead to” in Chinese is通往tōngwǎng

The term 通往 (tōngwǎng) means 'to lead to' or 'to guide towards.' It is commonly used in contexts where a path, route, or metaphorical direction is being described, indicating movement or progression towards a destination or goal.

When to use 通往

通往 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 通往未来 (to lead to the future) and 通往成功 (to lead to success). Be mindful of using it in the correct context to avoid confusion with similar phrases.

通往 or something close to it

通向 (tōngxiàng) — use 通往 when emphasizing a specific path or route, while 通向 is more general, focusing on direction or aim.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 通往 with 经过 (to pass by), leading to incorrect phrases. For example, saying '我通往学校' (I lead to school) instead of '我去学校' (I go to school).

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通往 emphasizes leading to a destination, while 走向 focuses more on the direction or orientation towards something.

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