tung1 duk6通讀通读

Jyutpingtung1 duk6

Yaletūng duhk

Definition

To read through something from the beginning to the end.

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How it's used

Focuses on the completeness of the reading process, implying a thorough examination of the entire text rather than just skimming. It is often used in academic or professional contexts when someone needs to ensure no details are missed. Unlike casual reading, it suggests a deliberate effort to cover every page or section.

Examples

le1呢fan2份man4文gin2件ngo5我tung1通duk6讀zo2咗jat1一ci3次laa3喇。

I have read through this document once.

nei5你tung1通duk6讀jyun4完bun2本syu1書mei6未aa4呀？

Have you finished reading the book from cover to cover yet?

Common phrases

tung1通duk6讀cyun4全man4文

read the full text from beginning to end

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 睇完 which simply means finished reading. 通讀 specifically carries the nuance of reading from start to finish without skipping sections.