Definition
通通 (tōng tōng) is an informal adverb meaning 'all, entirely' — it emphasizes that every single item in a group is included, often with a sweeping or exhaustive tone. It's stronger and more colloquial than 都 (dōu), and unlike 完全 (wán quán) or 全 (quán), it's used only for people or things, not for abstract completeness. It typically appears before the verb in spoken Chinese.
adverb
allentirelycompletely
Easily confused
- 统统tǒng tǒngsound-alike(adverb) all, without exception; completely
Examples
- 通通。Zhèxiē zuòyè tōng tōng zuò wán le.All of this homework is finished.
- 通通。Tāmen tōng tōng bù tóngyì wǒ de yìjiàn.They all disagree with my opinion.
- 通通。Jiù yīfu tōng tōng juān chūqù le.All the old clothes have been donated.
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