渠道

qú dào

CL 条 tiáo

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. irrigation ditch
2. (fig.) channel
3. means

Word relationships

Related words

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• 方法 fāng fǎ 方法 fāng fǎ method method or way: method
• 手段 shǒu duàn 手段 shǒu duàn method means or measure: method

Synonyms

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• 途径 tú jìng 途径 tú jìng way; means; channel means or channel: way; means; channel
• 管道 guǎn dào 管道 guǎn dào tubing channel for communication or supply: tubing

Usage notes

Common mistakes

渠道 is often used figuratively for 'channel' (e.g., communication channels). Avoid using it for TV channels; use 频道 instead.

Formality

In formal contexts, 渠道 refers to official or organizational channels (e.g., 外交渠道 'diplomatic channels').

Example Sentences

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我们应该通过官方 渠道 获取信息。

We should obtain information through official channels.

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Words Containing 渠道

• 尾水渠道 尾水渠道 wěi shuǐ qú dào: outflow channel

Child Words of 渠道

• 道 道 dào: road
• 渠 渠 jù: how can it be that?
• 渠 渠 qú: big