Definition
通达 combines the senses of intellectual and physical accessibility. As a verb, it means 'to thoroughly understand' or 'to be well-versed' (e.g., 通达情理 'to be understanding and reasonable'), and also 'to be open/accessible' (e.g., 道路通达 'the roads are clear' or 'lead to' various places). It is used in formal or written Chinese, often emphasizing thoroughness or unobstructedness.
v.
to thoroughly understandto be well-versed (in a subject or principle)to be open/accessibleto lead to (of roads or paths)
Examples
- 通达。Tā duì gǔdiǎn wénxué fēicháng tōng dá.He is very well-versed in classical literature.
- 通达。Zhè tiáo lù tōng dá gègè cūnzhuāng.This road leads to every village.
- 通达。Zhǐyǒu tōng dá shìlǐ de rén cáinéng zuòchū míngzhì de juédìng.Only a person who thoroughly understands the principles can make wise decisions.
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