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The word "交通" is formed by combining the character "交", which means to cross or intersect, with the character "通", which means to pass through or connect; together they literally convey the idea of paths crossing and linking, which directly leads to its modern meaning related to the movement of people and vehicles, hence traffic or transportation.

Example Sentences Hide

交通很繁忙。

Jiāotōng hěn fánmáng.

The traffic is very busy.

请遵守交通规则。

Qǐng zūnshǒu jiāotōng guīzé.

Please obey the traffic rules.

交通堵塞是常见问题。

Jiāotōng dǔsè shì chángjiàn wèntí.

Traffic congestion is a common problem.

改善交通系统需要时间。

Gǎishàn jiāotōng xìtǒng xūyào shíjiān.

Improving the transportation system requires time.

交通事故往往是由于驾驶员疏忽造成的。

Jiāotōng shìgù wǎngwǎng shì yóuyú jiàshǐyuán shūhū zàochéng de.

Traffic accidents are often caused by driver negligence.

Word Definition - 交通

jiāo tōng to be connected; traffic; transportation; communications; liaison

Individual Character Details

交 jiāo
通 tōng, tòng