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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
通畅tōngchàngunobstructedHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #22995, Very Hard
通畅tōngchàngclearHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #22995, Very Hard
tōngchàng(tong1chang4)tong chang T1
  1. 1unobstructed
  2. 2clear
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March 24, 2026

通畅(通暢)tōngchàng(tong1chang4)

通畅 (tōngchàng) means unobstructed or clear, often used in contexts such as communication, traffic, or information flow. It conveys a sense of ease and fluidity, indicating that there are no barriers or difficulties in the way.

Strokes18Frequency#22995DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, clear communication is highly valued, especially in business and relationships. The concept of 通畅 is often associated with successful negotiations and harmonious interactions among people.

Memory tip

Imagine a clear, flowing river (通) that has no obstacles (畅) in its path. The sound of 'tōng' is like the sound of water flowing freely, and 'chàng' can remind you of a smooth, pleasant journey.

Meanings of 通畅

tōngchàng(tong1chang4)
1unobstructed
2clear
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About 通畅

通畅Simplified
通暢Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

通顺 (tōngshùn) - use 通畅 (tōngchàng) for clarity in communication or flow, while 通顺 (tōngshùn) emphasizes smoothness in language or text.

Usage Notes

通畅 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing topics like communication or logistics. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like 顺畅 (shùnchàng), which emphasizes smoothness rather than clarity.

HSK Study Tips

Although 通畅 is not an HSK word, it can be related to HSK Level 4 vocabulary that deals with everyday communication. Students should focus on understanding its use in sentences, particularly in discussions about clear communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 通畅 with other similar adjectives. For instance, saying '这条路不通畅' (This road is not smooth) instead of '这条路不畅通' (This road is not unobstructed) can lead to confusion.

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Component characters

通tōngto go through
HSK 410 strokes辶
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畅chàngfree
8 strokes日
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How to say unobstructed in Chinese

“unobstructed” in Chinese is通畅tōngchàng

通畅 (tōngchàng) means unobstructed or clear, often used in contexts such as communication, traffic, or information flow. It conveys a sense of ease and fluidity, indicating that there are no barriers or difficulties in the way.

When to use 通畅

通畅 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing topics like communication or logistics. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like 顺畅 (shùnchàng), which emphasizes smoothness rather than clarity.

通畅 or something close to it

通顺 (tōngshùn) - use 通畅 (tōngchàng) for clarity in communication or flow, while 通顺 (tōngshùn) emphasizes smoothness in language or text.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 通畅 with other similar adjectives. For instance, saying '这条路不通畅' (This road is not smooth) instead of '这条路不畅通' (This road is not unobstructed) can lead to confusion.

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You can say '我们的沟通非常通畅' (Our communication is very clear).

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