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    Expressing 'smooth' or 'favorable' with 顺 (shùn)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 顺

    Explanation

    顺 (shùn) means 'smooth,' 'favorable,' or 'in the same direction as.' It can describe situations that go well or indicate agreement and compliance. In trade contexts, it forms part of compound words like 顺差 (trade surplus).

    Examples

    • 这条路很顺，一个红灯都没遇到。

      zhè tiáo lù hěn shùn, yí ge hóngdēng dōu méi yùdào.

      This road was very smooth; we didn't hit a single red light.

    • 祝你一切顺利，工作顺心。

      zhù nǐ yíqiè shùnlì, gōngzuò shùnxīn.

      Wishing you all the best and a fulfilling career.

    • 只要顺着这条河走，就能到村子了。

      zhǐyào shùnzhe zhè tiáo hé zǒu, jiù néng dào cūnzi le.

      Just follow this river and you'll reach the village.

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