shū​tōng HSK7

to dredge

  • created sense approved 疏通 · shū​tōng · to dredge — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    疏通

    shū​tōng

    to dredge

    to dredge or clear an obstruction, as in a pipe or waterway; to unblock

    疏 (literal) → 疏 · shū · to dredge 通 (literal) → 通 · tōng · to clear

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  • created sense approved 疏通 · shū​tōng · to mediate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    疏通

    shū​tōng

    to mediate

    to mediate between two parties or smooth over a relationship; to facilitate communication and resolve a dispute

    疏 (literal) → 疏 · shū · to dredge 通 (literal) → 通 · tōng · to connect

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  • created sense approved 疏通 · shū​tōng · to lobby — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    疏通

    shū​tōng

    to lobby

    to use connections or influence to clear the way for a request; to grease the wheels

    疏 (literal) → 疏 · shū · to dredge 通 (literal) → 通 · tōng · to connect

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  • created sense approved 疏通 · shū​tōng · to explicate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    疏通

    shū​tōng

    to explicate

    (literary) to analyze or explain the meaning of a text or passage

    疏 (literal) → 疏 · shū · subcommentary 通 (literal) → 通 · tōng · to understand

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  • created sense approved 疏通 · shū​tōng · broad-minded — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    疏通

    shū​tōng

    broad-minded

    (literary) to be clear-headed and well-informed; to have a thorough understanding of matters

    疏 (literal) → 疏 · shū · to dredge 通 (literal) → 通 · tōng · to understand

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