B2 noun Formal 1 min read

通行

tōngxíng /tʰʊŋ˧˥ ɕiŋ˧˥/
Practice it

Passage refers to the freedom of movement or the validity of an item within a system.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to the act of passing through or traffic movement.
  • Indicates that a rule, document, or currency is valid.
  • Describes the state of being free to move or circulate.

概述：通行是一个多义词，核心含义为“通过”与“流通”。在物理空间上，它指道路、桥梁等交通设施的状态；在抽象层面，它指某种制度、规则或证件被社会广泛认可并执行。

  1. 1使用模式：作为名词时，常与“受阻”、“限制”、“自由”等词搭配。例如，“通行受阻”表示道路不通，“通行证”表示合法的准入凭证。作为动词（虽然本条目侧重名词用法），它常用于描述某种风气或货币的流行程度。

常见语境：在交通领域，常见于路况播报，如“该路段目前禁止通行”。在行政管理中，常指证件的权限，如“凭此证可自由通行”。在金融或社会学语境下，指某种货币或观念的“通用”，即“通行货币”。

  1. 1近义词辨析：与“通过”相比，“通行”更侧重于一种“允许移动的状态”或“畅通无阻的权利”；与“流通”相比，“通行”更强调移动的动作性，而“流通”侧重于物品在市场中的交换过程。理解“通行”的关键在于把握其“准入”与“畅通”的双重属性。

Examples

1

这条路段目前禁止通行。

everyday

This road section is currently closed to traffic.

2

我们需要办理特别通行证才能进入该区域。

formal

We need to apply for a special pass to enter the area.

3

现在网络支付非常通行。

informal

Online payment is very common/widely accepted now.

4

该协议在国际贸易中具有普遍通行性。

academic

The agreement has universal validity in international trade.

Common Collocations

禁止通行 No passage / Closed to traffic
通行证 Pass / Permit
通行无阻 Unimpeded passage

Common Phrases

恢复通行

Resume traffic

正常通行

Normal traffic flow

限制通行

Restricted passage

Often Confused With

通行 vs 通过

Through is more general and can apply to exams, votes, and physical paths. Passage is specifically about movement or validity of access.

通行 vs 流通

Circulation refers to goods or money moving in a market. Passage refers to people or vehicles moving in a space.

Grammar Patterns

禁止通行 允许通行 恢复通行

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '通行' is formal and often appears in official signs, legal documents, or news reports. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe personal movement. When used, it implies a set of rules or conditions regarding access.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '通行' as a verb to mean 'to pass a test'. This is incorrect. Also, avoid using it when talking about simple walking; '走过' is better for that.

Tips

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Use in Traffic Contexts

When describing road conditions, use '通行' to indicate if a road is open or closed. It sounds more professional than just saying 'go through'.

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Do Not Confuse with Passing an Exam

Never use '通行' to describe passing a test or an interview. Use '通过' instead for those abstract achievements.

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Security and Access

In China, the concept of '通行' is often linked to official permits. Being granted '通行' often implies formal authorization.

Word Origin

The word combines '通' (to go through) and '行' (to walk/move). Historically, it describes the opening of paths for trade or travel.

Cultural Context

In China, '通行' is heavily associated with urban management and public order. You will see it on almost every traffic barrier or security checkpoint.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'Pass' in a video game or a 'Passport' (通行证). If you have the pass, you have the right of '通行'.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“通过”侧重于从一端到达另一端的结果，而“通行”侧重于移动的过程或被允许移动的权利。例如，你可以通过考试，但不能说通行考试。

这是一个交通警示语，意思是该区域或道路不允许车辆和行人进入。通常出现在施工路段或危险区域。

非常常见。它指允许进入特定区域或使用特定设施的凭证，如边境通行证或大型活动的入场凭证。

可以，常说“通行货币”，指在特定地区被普遍接受和使用的货币。

Test Yourself

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由于前方道路施工，所有车辆暂时禁止___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 通行

在交通管制语境下，“通行”是描述路况的标准表达。

multiple choice

下列哪个场景最适合使用“通行”？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这本护照在多国通行

“通行”描述了证件在不同空间的有效性。

sentence building

请根据“通行”的含义造一个关于道路的句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这条路今天禁止通行

这是最符合“通行”作为交通名词的用法。

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