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通通
tōng tōng
all
这些问题通通解决了。
All these problems have been solved.
informal
All of something without exception; completely
他通通吃完了。
He ate all of it.
这些书通通都很有趣。
All these books are very interesting.
Used to emphasize that every part of a group or quantity is included. Often appears in spoken Chinese.
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Pro Tip
When to use '通通'
Use '通通' when you want to emphasize that absolutely everything is included or done, especially in casual conversation. It works similarly to 'all' or 'everything' in English.
Gold Rule
Position in sentence
'通通' typically appears before the verb it modifies (e.g., '通通吃完') or at the end of a sentence for emphasis (e.g., '这些都通通').
Word Origin
The word '通通' is a reduplication of the character '通', which means 'through' or 'to pass'. The reduplication intensifies the meaning, emphasizing completeness or entirety.
Usage Notes
1. '通通' is more colloquial than '全部' or '全都' and is commonly used in spoken Chinese. 2. It often appears at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis. 3. Avoid using it in formal written contexts.
Word Breakdown
通
through; pass; communicate
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