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The character 通 is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 辶 (chuò) indicates movement or a path, while the component 甬 (yǒng), suggesting a bell or passage, provides the phonetic element. This structure gives the character its core meaning of unobstructed passage, free travel, or a clear route. From this physical sense, the meaning extends metaphorically to include effective communication, the transmission of information, thorough understanding of complex subjects, and logical coherence where ideas connect seamlessly.
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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。