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流通

liútōng
verb HSK 5 #15,510

Meanings

  1. 1 to circulate; to be in circulation
  2. 2 circulation (of goods, currency, air)

Characters

流
liú
to flow; to circulate
通
tōng
through; to pass; unobstructed
To flow through freely — circulation of goods, money, or air.

Examples

人民币在国际上的流通范围越来越广。
Rénmínbì zài guójì shàng de liútōng fànwéi yuè lái yuè 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.

Tips

usage
流通 is used for goods, currency, and air. 流通货币 (liútōng huòbì) = circulating currency. For information or news spreading, use 流传 (liúchuán) instead.

Stroke Order

流 liú
通 tōng