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“get through to” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindǎ tōng

Example

我已经打通了他的电话。wǒ yǐ jīng dǎ tōng le tā de diàn huà

I have already gotten through to him.

Illustration for 打通 (get through to)

How to say “get through to” in Chinese

“Get through to” in Chinese is 打通 (dǎ tōng).

An obstacle is cleared so two sides can connect and movement can continue.

Full entry for 打通: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 打通

这次合作使我们打通了与对方的关系。zhè cì hé zuò shǐ wǒ men dǎ tōng le yǔ duì fāng de guān xì

This cooperation helped us build a relationship with the other party.

Tips for using 打通

  • For roads, communication channels, and work relationships, the same verb emphasizes making access possible rather than merely trying to contact or enter.

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