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圆通

圓通
yuántōng
popculture

Meanings

  1. 1 YTO Express (major Chinese courier company)
  2. 2 (adj.) flexible; accommodating; tactful

Examples

我的包裹是圆通送的。
Wǒ de bāoguǒ shì Yuántōng sòng de.
My package was delivered by YTO.
他这个人很圆通，不会得罪人。
Tā zhè ge rén hěn yuántōng, bù huì dézuì rén.
He's very tactful and doesn't offend people.

Tips

usage
圆通 has two distinct uses: the courier brand 圆通速递 (YTO Express), and the adjective meaning socially smooth or flexible. Context makes the meaning obvious.

In Pop Culture

圆通速递 Yuántōng Sùdì
YTO Express
Founded 2000 in Shanghai, one of the 'Big Four' Chinese express couriers alongside 顺丰, 中通, 申通. Distinctive red-and-white branding.

Stroke Order

圆 yuán
通 tōng