四通八达 (sì tōng-bā dá) — (idiom) well-connected in all directions; accessible from all sides
Definition
Describes a place (often a city, transport hub, or network) that is well-connected from all directions. 四面八方 is about movement coming FROM all directions; 大街小巷 describes coverage of every street.
idiom
well-connected in all directionsaccessible from all sides
Examples
- 四通八达，。Zhè ge chéng shì de jiāo tōng sì tōng-bā dá, qù nǎ lǐ dōu hěn fāng biàn.This city's transportation is well-connected, so it's convenient to go anywhere.
- 四通八达，。Xīn jiàn de jī chǎng sì tōng-bā dá, lián jiē le guó nèi wài duō gè chéng shì.The newly built airport is well-connected, linking many domestic and international cities.
- 四通八达，。Zhè lǐ de wǎng luò sì tōng-bā dá, xìn hào fēi cháng hǎo.The internet here is well-connected, and the signal is very good.
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