Memory phrase for the character: 透


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Meaning to penetrate, to pass through, soak, thoroughly

Pronunciation

tòu

Explanation

Left: movement , right: excellent (Grain plants big as a plump pregnancy belly : excellent!)

Mnemonic


 
This movement was excellent and penetrating.

Radicals

movementIn some cases this radical is used, but the mnemonics are the same.
outstanding, excellent
grainGrain plant with a spike of grain
thereforeShows a pregnancy belly in a side view - The meaning of this radical is based on (yùn), which means: "pregnancy". It is read such that the child comes out of the womb .
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 Vocabulary

透明 tòu míng  transparent; open (non-secretive)
透视 tòu shì  to see through; perspective; to examine by fluoroscopy (i.e. X-ray)
渗透 shèn tòu  to permeate; to infiltrate; to pervade; osmosis
透过 tòu guò  through; via
透过 tòu guò  

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