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通往 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
通往tōngwǎngto lead toHSK 7, unknown, rank #5035, Hard
tōngwǎng(tong1wang3) T1
  1. 1to lead to
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March 24, 2026
通往()tōngwǎng(tong1wang3)

The term 通往 (tōngwǎng) means 'to lead to' or 'to guide towards.' It is commonly used in contexts where a path, route, or metaphorical direction is being described, indicating movement or progression towards a destination or goal.

Frequency#5035DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of journeys leading to significant destinations often reflects the importance of personal growth and success, as seen in proverbs about paths and journeys.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'tunnel' (通) leading you to a 'wang' (王) - the king. Visualize walking through the tunnel, which symbolizes a journey leading you towards the king, representing your goal or destination.

Meanings of 通往

tōngwǎng(tong1wang3)
1to lead to
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AI Study Notes for 通往

Quick Contrast

通向 (tōngxiàng) — use 通往 when emphasizing a specific path or route, while 通向 is more general, focusing on direction or aim.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'tunnel' (通) leading you to a 'wang' (王) - the king. Visualize walking through the tunnel, which symbolizes a journey leading you towards the king, representing your goal or destination.

Usage Notes

通往 is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 通往未来 (to lead to the future) and 通往成功 (to lead to success). Be mindful of using it in the correct context to avoid confusion with similar phrases.

HSK Study Tips

While 通往 is not an HSK vocabulary term, it can be connected to HSK Level 3 words like 路 (road) and 方向 (direction). Focus on understanding how it fits into sentences describing movement or direction.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of journeys leading to significant destinations often reflects the importance of personal growth and success, as seen in proverbs about paths and journeys.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 通往 with 经过 (to pass by), leading to incorrect phrases. For example, saying '我通往学校' (I lead to school) instead of '我去学校' (I go to school).

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Component Characters

tōngto go through
HSK 410 strokes
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wǎngto go (in a direction)
HSK 28 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 通往

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of journeys leading to significant destinations often reflects the importance of personal growth and success, as seen in proverbs about paths and journeys.

Frequently Asked Questions about 通往

通往 emphasizes leading to a destination, while 走向 focuses more on the direction or orientation towards something.