bù tōng
be blocked up; be impassable; not make sense; be illogical
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我的手机不通了。
Wǒ de shǒu jī bù tōng le.
My phone is not working.
这条路不通。
Zhè tiáo lù bù tōng.
This road is not passable.
我们俩不通话很久了。
Wǒ men liǎ bù tōng huà hěn jiǔ le.
We haven't talked for a long time.
通畅 (tōngchàng)
smooth
畅通 (chàngtōng)
unimpeded
The Chinese word 不通 (bùtōng) is composed of two characters: 不 (bù) and 通 (tōng). The character 不 (bù) means "not" or "no", while the character 通 (tōng) means "to pass through" or "to be connected". Together, the two characters 不通 (bùtōng) mean "not connected" or "不通".The word 不通 (bùtōng) can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to describe a road that is blocked or a person who does not understand something. It can also be used to describe a situation in which there is no communication or connection between two people or things.The word 不通 (bùtōng) is a common word in Chinese and is used in both spoken and written language. It is important for HSK learners to understand the meaning and usage of this word in order to communicate effectively in Chinese.
