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通畅 (tōngchàng) - use 畅通 (chàngtōng) when emphasizing a sense of smoothness or ease, while 通畅 (tōngchàng) can imply a more general state of being open or unblocked.
Be careful not to confuse 畅通 with similar words like 通畅 (tōngchàng), which also means smooth but can imply a more general context of communication or understanding. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in everyday speech related to traffic or communication.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 畅通 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to efficiency and flow, such as 效率 (xiàolǜ - efficiency) and 交流 (jiāoliú - communication). Focus on using it in sentences to describe processes that are functioning optimally.
Learners may confuse 畅通 with its synonym 通畅 (tōngchàng), leading to incorrect usage in contexts that require specificity. For example, saying '这条路通畅' (This road is unimpeded) is correct, but using it in the context of communication without specifying the subject can be unclear.
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How to say unimpeded in Chinese
“unimpeded” in Chinese is畅通
畅通 (chàngtōng) refers to something that is unimpeded or free-flowing, often used in contexts such as traffic, communication, or processes. It conveys the idea of smooth and unobstructed movement, whether it be physical or metaphorical, such as ideas and information flowing freely.
When to use 畅通
Be careful not to confuse 畅通 with similar words like 通畅 (tōngchàng), which also means smooth but can imply a more general context of communication or understanding. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in everyday speech related to traffic or communication.
畅通 or something close to it
通畅 (tōngchàng) - use 畅通 (chàngtōng) when emphasizing a sense of smoothness or ease, while 通畅 (tōngchàng) can imply a more general state of being open or unblocked.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 畅通 with its synonym 通畅 (tōngchàng), leading to incorrect usage in contexts that require specificity. For example, saying '这条路通畅' (This road is unimpeded) is correct, but using it in the context of communication without specifying the subject can be unclear.
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Grammar Patterns of 畅通
畅通 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 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.
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让他们侧躺着,并确保呼吸道____.
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Yes, you can use 畅通 to describe any process that is running smoothly, such as communication or workflow.
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