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    Describing a process as smooth with 顺利 (shùnlì)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 顺利

    Explanation

    顺利 (shùnlì) means "smooth," "successful," or "without a hitch," describing a process or event that proceeds without obstacles. It is used to express that things went as planned. For example, 过程顺利 means "the process went smoothly."

    Examples

    • 多亏大家的帮忙，活动进行得很顺利。

      duōkuī dàjiā de bāngmáng, huódòng jìnxíng de hěn shùnlì.

      Thanks to everyone's help, the event went very smoothly.

    • 面试很顺利，我觉得应该能通过。

      miànshì hěn shùnlì, wǒ juéde yīnggāi néng tōngguò.

      The interview went smoothly; I think I should be able to pass.

    • 祝你一路顺利，到了给我发消息。

      zhù nǐ yī lù shùnlì, dào le gěi wǒ fā xiāoxi.

      Wishing you a smooth journey; send me a message when you arrive.

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