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    Referring to communication with 通信 (tōngxìn)

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    Explanation

    The noun 通信 (tōngxìn) means 'communication' or 'correspondence' in Chinese. It is commonly used to describe the exchange of information, especially through technology such as satellites, telephones, or the internet. You will often see it paired with words like 卫星 (satellite) or 技术 (technology) in news and formal contexts.

    Examples

    • 现在的通信技术发展得越来越快了。

      Xiànzài de tōngxìn jìshù fāzhǎn de yuè lái yuè kuài le.

      Today's communication technology is developing faster and faster.

    • 卫星通信在偏远地区非常重要。

      Wèixīng tōngxìn zài piānyuǎn dìqū fēicháng zhòngyào.

      Satellite communication is very important in remote areas.

    • 他们公司主要做无线通信设备。

      Tāmen gōngsī zhǔyào zuò wúxiàn tōngxìn shèbèi.

      Their company mainly makes wireless communication equipment.

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