通用 meaning and pronunciation

通用
Simplified/traditional word

通用 English definition

tōng yòng
  • common (use)
  • interchangeable

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  • 通 (tōng): to go through; to know well; (suffix) expert; to connect; to communicate; open; to clear; classifier for letters, telegrams, phone calls etc;
  • 用 (yòng): to use; to employ; to have to; to eat or drink; expense or outlay; usefulness; hence; therefore;