Meanings of 流通
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AI Study Notes for 流通
流转 (liúzhuàn) refers more specifically to the transfer or turnover of goods, while 流通 (liútōng) emphasizes the broader concept of circulation and accessibility within a system.
Be careful not to confuse 流通 with related terms like 分配 (fēnpèi), which specifically means 'to allocate.' 流通 is more about the general movement and availability. It's often used in formal contexts, especially in economics.
As an HSK 6 word, 流通 connects with other economic terms like 经济 (jīngjì, economy) and 市场 (shìchǎng, market). Students should focus on using it in sentences that involve trade, market dynamics, or logistics.
Learners often confuse 流通 with 流动 (liúdòng), which means 'flow' or 'mobility.' For example, saying '市场流动' instead of '市场流通' is incorrect when referring to market distribution.
Pronunciation of 流通
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Component Characters
How to say to circulate in Chinese
“to circulate” in Chinese is流通
流通 refers to the process of circulation or distribution of goods, services, or information. It is commonly used in economic contexts, such as discussing market flows or the distribution of resources. The term implies movement and accessibility within a system.
When to use 流通
Be careful not to confuse 流通 with related terms like 分配 (fēnpèi), which specifically means 'to allocate.' 流通 is more about the general movement and availability. It's often used in formal contexts, especially in economics.
流通 or something close to it
流转 (liúzhuàn) refers more specifically to the transfer or turnover of goods, while 流通 (liútōng) emphasizes the broader concept of circulation and accessibility within a system.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 流通 with 流动 (liúdòng), which means 'flow' or 'mobility.' For example, saying '市场流动' instead of '市场流通' is incorrect when referring to market distribution.
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Grammar Patterns of 流通
流通 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
____领域的货币供应量一夜骤减。
The supply of money in circulation was drastically reduced overnight.
Example Sentences for 流通 (2)
Frequently Asked Questions about 流通
While 流通 is most commonly used in economics, it can also refer to the circulation of information or ideas in a broader context.
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