通往

• Pinyin: tōng wǎng
• Hanzi breakdown: 通 = 辶 + 甬 — to lead through; 往 = 彳 + 主 — toward, to go

Meaning

To lead to; to go to; heading toward.

Describes a path, road, or route that leads to a destination. Often used metaphorically for paths leading to success, goals, or abstract destinations.

Examples

1. 这条小路通往山顶，风景非常美。 This small path leads to the mountaintop — the scenery is absolutely beautiful.
2. 通往成功的道路从来都不是一帆风顺的。 The road to success has never been smooth sailing.
3. 所有通往机场的高速公路都堵得水泄不通。 All the highways leading to the airport are completely gridlocked.

Usage Guide

Context: directions, metaphorical, literary

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 通往机场的路。(The road leading to the airport.)
• 通往成功的道路。(The path to success.)

Don't Say

• 说'通往去机场' (通往 already implies direction — don't add 去, just say 通往机场)

Origin & History

通 means to lead through, 往 means toward — leading through toward.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal