流通

liú tōng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to circulate; to distribute
2. circulation; distribution

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 流传 liú chuán 流传 liú chuán to spread 流传 emphasizes spreading among people (e.g., rumors), while 流通 focuses on circulation of goods or money.: to spread
• 运行 yùn xíng 运行 yùn xíng to move along one's course (of celestial bodies etc) 运行 means 'to operate' for systems or machines; 流通 is for money or goods.: to move along one's course (of celestial bodies etc)

Usage notes

Collocations

Used mainly for money, currency, or commodities, not for air or blood circulation (use 循环).

Common mistakes

Don't use 流通 for people moving around; use 通行 or 流动 instead.

Example Sentences

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货币的 流通 会影响经济。

The circulation of currency affects the economy.

这些纸币还在 流通 吗？

Are these banknotes still in circulation?

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Words Containing 流通

• 空气流通 空气流通 kōng qì liú tōng: ventilation; air circulation

Child Words of 流通

• 流 流 liú: to flow
• 通 通 tòng: classifier for an activity, taken in its entirety (tirade of abuse, stint of music playing, bout of drinking etc)