灵通 língtōng fast and abundant (news)
fast and abundant (news); clever; effective
How to remember 灵通: 灵 spirit + 通 pass through = fast and abundant (news).
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How it is used
- 'Well-informed; effective (of information)' - 消息灵通 (xiāoxi língtōng) well-connected, in the know.
- Chiefly of having fast, abundant access to news: 消息灵通人士 an informed source.
- Suggests good channels and quick access to information.