Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
台风过后,抢修人员连夜清理倒树,确保主干道尽快畅通。Táifēng guòhòu, qiǎngxiū rényuán liányè qīnglǐ dǎoshù, quèbǎo zhǔgàndào jǐnkuài chàngtōng.After the typhoon, repair crews cleared fallen trees overnight to ensure the main road became clear as soon as possible.
这条路上午很畅通,一点儿也不堵车。Zhè tiáo lù shàngwǔ hěn chàngtōng, yìdiǎnr yě bù dǔchē.This road is clear in the morning, with no traffic jam at all.
请保持电话畅通,我们随时可能联系你。Qǐng bǎochí diànhuà chàngtōng, wǒmen suíshí kěnéng liánxì nǐ.Please keep your phone line open; we may contact you at any time.