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流通

liútōng
verb HSK 6 #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

HSK 4
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.
HSK 5
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.
HSK 5
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 = circulating currency. For information or news spreading, use 流传 instead.

Stroke Order

流 liú
通 tōng