通融

tōngróng

verb #18,950

Meanings

1 to accommodate
2 to be flexible (about rules)
3 to make an exception

Characters

to pass through; flexible

to melt; to blend

Examples

HSK 1

能不能通融一下？

Néng bù néng tōngróng yīxià?

Could you make an exception?

HSK 2

这件事没办法通融。

Zhè jiàn shì méibànfǎ tōngróng.

There's no way to bend the rules on this matter.

Tips

usage

通融 implies asking someone to stretch or bend rules as a personal favor. It's commonly used when dealing with officials or bureaucratic situations.

Stroke Order

通 tōng

融 róng