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通 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to go through; to know well; (suffix) expert
classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)
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to be connected
common
Mandarin
to pass through
to notify
to join
to open
regular
to go through
unobstructed
to be proficient in
to circulate
Notice where 通 sits in each complete thought.
Not a day passes without traffic accidents.
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