通气tōng∥qì 1.使空气流通{ventilate; aerate};same as通风{tōngfēng}①: ～孔。{air vent; vent} 2.互通声气{be in touch (or communication) with each other; keep each other informed}: 上下不～,工作很难开展。{If information is not exchanged between the above and the below, it's very difficult to work without a hitch.}