一脉相通 yīmàixiāngtōng to have a common thread Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 一 yī numeral one one; the number 1; single; alone脉 脈 mài noun lineage (bound form) an interconnected sequence or system, such as a family bloodline or a train of thought相通 xiāngtōng mutually compatible To be consistent or in harmony, specifically regarding thoughts, feelings, or ideas.