灵通

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Meaning and Usage

The word 灵通 (língtōng) primarily describes the quick and effective transmission or reception of information. It often implies that someone is well-connected or well-informed, especially in social or professional contexts.

Common Contexts

灵通 is frequently used to describe people who have access to insider information or who can quickly learn about important news. It can also describe news or information that spreads rapidly.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using 灵通 often suggests a positive trait of being resourceful or connected, but it can sometimes carry a subtle implication of relying on informal or unofficial channels. It is more formal than slang but less formal than official terms.

Common Confusion

灵通 should not be confused with (tōnglíng), which relates to spiritual communication or mediumship. 灵通 focuses on information flow and connections rather than supernatural meanings.

Example Sentences

He is well-informed in the company and always knows important information

This news spreads quickly; everyone is discussing it.

He has good connections everywhere and handles matters efficiently.