Definition
四通八达 describes a transportation or communication network that is well-connected in all directions, emphasizing the ease of reaching many places. This differs from 四面八方, which means 'from all sides' or 'everywhere' as a location, and from 大街小巷, which refers to 'all the streets and alleys' of a city.
idiom
well-connected in all directionsaccessible from all sides
Examples
- 四通八达，。Zhège chéngshì de jiāotōng sì tōng-bā dá, qù nǎlǐ dōu hěn fāngbiàn.This city's transportation is well-connected, so it's convenient to go anywhere.
- 四通八达，。Xīn jiàn de jīchǎng sì tōng-bā dá, liánjiē le guónèi wài duō gè chéngshì.The newly built airport is well-connected, linking many domestic and international cities.
- 四通八达，。Zhèlǐ de wǎngluò sì tōng-bā dá, xìnhào fēicháng hǎo.The internet here is well-connected, and the signal is very good.
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