created sense approved 疏通 · shūtōng · to dredge — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
疏通
shūtōng
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 · shūtōng · to mediate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
疏通
shūtōng
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 · shūtōng · to lobby — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
疏通
shūtōng
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 · shūtōng · to explicate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
疏通
shūtōng
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 · shūtōng · broad-minded — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
疏通
shūtōng
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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