流通

liútōng

verb HSK 5 #15,510

Meanings

To flow through freely - circulation of goods, money, or air.

人民币在国际上的流通范围越来越广。

Rénmínbì zài guójìshàng de liútōng fànwéi yuèláiyuè guǎng.

The RMB's circulation range internationally is growing wider.

商品流通是经济的基础。

Shāngpǐn liútōng shì jīngjì de jīchǔ.

The circulation of goods is the foundation of the economy.

保持空气流通很重要。

Bǎochí kōngqì liútōng hěn zhòngyào.

Keeping air circulation is very important.

usage

流通 is used for goods, currency, and air. 流通货币 = circulating currency. For information or news spreading, use 流传 instead.

流 liú

通 tōng