be in common use; be current (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
通用 (unaltered)
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
这种工具非常通用，可以在各种场合使用。 Zhè zhǒng gōngjù fēicháng tōngyòng, kěyǐ zài gè zhǒng chǎng hé shǐyòng. - This tool is very versatile and can be used in various situations.
这个词在汉语中通用吗？ Zhège cí zài hànyǔ zhōng tōngyòng ma? - Is this word commonly used in Chinese?
这种软件是全球通用的。 Zhè zhǒng ruǎnjiàn shì quánqiú tōngyòng de. - This software is globally used.
这个标准已经通用多年。 Zhège biāozhǔn yǐjīng tōngyòng duō nián. - This standard has been in general use for many years.
这种技术是行业通用的标准。 Zhè zhǒng jìshù shì hángyè tōngyòng de biāozhǔn. - This technology is an industry-standard.
Characters
用 yòng - to use | HSK 3
通 tòng - authority, expert; common, general; whole, all; used for documents, letters, telegrams or phone calls |