通讯
tōngxùn
communication, correspondence
Part of speech · noun
Pattern visualization
Examples
- 现代通讯技术非常发达。Modern communication technology is very advanced.
- 我们一直保持通讯。We keep in touch.
Collocations
通讯技术通讯设备通讯录通讯卫星
Mnemonic
通 tōng "to connect, get through" + 讯 xùn "message, news": getting through by exchanging messages, i.e. communication. Korean tong-sin (通信) means the same but the second character differs (Chinese 讯 vs Korean 信). 通讯录 is an address book. 讯 means "message, to inquire" (讯息).
Related
通信联络信息电信
Quick check
How does 通讯 differ from Korean 通信?