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通

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The word 沟通 is formed by combining the character 沟, meaning "ditch" or "channel", with 通, meaning "to connect" or "to pass through". Together, they create a literal sense of "connecting through a channel", which directly implies the act of establishing a pathway for exchange, leading to the modern meaning of "to communicate".

Example Sentences Hide

沟通能解决问题。

Gōutōng néng jiějué wèntí.

Communication can solve problems.

我们需要多沟通。

Wǒmen xūyào duō gōutōng.

We need to communicate more.

有效的沟通有助于团队合作。

Yǒuxiào de gōutōng yǒuzhù yú tuánduì hézuò.

Effective communication helps with teamwork.

父母和孩子之间的沟通非常重要。

Fùmǔ hé háizi zhī jiān de gōutōng fēicháng zhòngyào.

Communication between parents and children is very important.

在跨文化交际中，良好的沟通技巧可以避免误解。

Zài kuà wénhuà jiāojì zhōng, liánghǎo de gōutōng jìqiǎo kěyǐ bìmiǎn wùjiě.

In cross-cultural communication, good communication skills can avoid misunderstandings.

Word Definition - 沟通

gōu tōng to join; to connect; to link up; to communicate

Individual Character Details

沟 gōu
通 tōng, tòng