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Constructed from the movement radical "辶" and the phonetic element "甬", the character "通" originally encapsulated the concept of unimpeded movement through or between points, with its structure reinforcing the idea of a clear pathway. This fundamental sense of passage and connection provided a basis for extended meanings, evolving from literal physical traversal to metaphorical applications including mastery of knowledge, effective communication, and the state of being general or widespread, thereby reflecting an adaptation from spatial to cognitive and social realms.
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通过努力学习，他进步很快。
城市的交通非常便利。
这是一件很普通的事情。
请通知大家明天开会。
我通常骑自行车上班。
现代通讯技术改变了生活。
政府正在努力控制通货膨胀。
他精通三门不同的外语。