Chinese word

沟通

Pronunciation

Pinyingōu tōng

Meaning

  • verbcommunicate

Example

我们要好好沟通这件事。wǒ men yào háo hǎo gōu tōng zhè jiàn shì

We need to communicate well about this matter.

Illustration for 沟通 (communicate)

More examples

双方需要更好地沟通以避免误会。shuāng fāng xū yào gèng hǎo dì gōu tōng yǐ bì miǎn wù huì

Both sides need to communicate better to avoid misunderstandings.

Core concept

A back-and-forth path carries ideas, feelings, and information between people and brings their views into alignment.

Common phrases

  • 与客户沟通yǔ kè hù gōu tōng

    communicate with customers

  • 主动沟通zhǔ dòng gōu tōng

    communicate proactively

  • 有效沟通yǒu xiào gōu tōng

    communicate effectively

Similar words

交流jiāo liú: Sharing information, opinions, and feelings through mutual interaction.
联系lián xì: Keeping in touch with someone through calls, messages, or email.
协商xié shāng: Discussing an issue or its terms together to reach an agreement or solution.

Definition in Chinese

在互动中交换信息和看法，使信息传达顺畅并形成共同认识。zài hù dòng zhōng jiāo huàn xìn xī hé kàn fǎ shǐ xìn xī chuán dá shùn chàng bìng xíng chéng gòng tóng rèn shí

Word origin

沟 (gōu, "channel") + 通 (tōng, "pass through") suggests a passage that allows thoughts and information to travel from one person to another.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this word commonly refers to handling a matter together, so it fits workplace coordination and family decisions as well as ordinary conversation.

Other meanings

  • interactverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 沟通能力gōu tōng néng lìcommunication abilitynoun
  • 沟通技巧gōu tōng jì qiǎocommunication skillsnoun

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