[gōu tōng]
link up; connect; communicate
link the cultures of the two countries
沟通两国文化
promote friendly relations
沟通感情
railroad connecting north and south
沟通南北的铁路
an interoceanic canal
沟通两大洋的运河
get to know each other's viewpoints better
沟通思想
share each other's views
沟通双方的观点