Meanings of 打通
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AI Study Notes for 打通
通 (tōng) vs 打通 (dǎtōng): use 通 for general access or communication without the implication of overcoming obstacles; 打通 emphasizes the action of removing barriers.
Be careful not to confuse 打通 with similar phrases that imply less direct action, like 联系 (to contact). It is more commonly used in informal situations, especially in conversation about communication, such as making a phone call.
Although not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, 打通 relates to the HSK level 3 word 联系 (to contact). Focus on understanding its application in conversational contexts, particularly in discussing communication methods.
Learners often confuse 打通 with the more general term 联系. For instance, saying '我打通他' (I打通 him) instead of '我联系他' (I contact him) is incorrect; you should use 打通 mainly for connections that involve overcoming barriers.
Pronunciation of 打通
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Component Characters
How to say to open access in Chinese
“to open access” in Chinese is打通
打通 means to remove obstacles, enabling access or communication. It is commonly used in contexts like establishing a phone connection or overcoming barriers in communication or logistics, suggesting a sense of facilitating or opening pathways.
When to use 打通
Be careful not to confuse 打通 with similar phrases that imply less direct action, like 联系 (to contact). It is more commonly used in informal situations, especially in conversation about communication, such as making a phone call.
打通 or something close to it
通 (tōng) vs 打通 (dǎtōng): use 通 for general access or communication without the implication of overcoming obstacles; 打通 emphasizes the action of removing barriers.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 打通 with the more general term 联系. For instance, saying '我打通他' (I打通 him) instead of '我联系他' (I contact him) is incorrect; you should use 打通 mainly for connections that involve overcoming barriers.
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Cultural Notes for 打通
In Western cultures, the notion of 'opening access' may be more about individual effort, whereas in Chinese culture, it often involves community support and collective effort.
Frequently Asked Questions about 打通
You can use 打通 when talking about successfully connecting a phone call or overcoming obstacles in communication.
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