顺利

shùn

Traditional: 顺利

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Translation

smooth, going well, without a hitch

Word origin

A compound of 顺 (shùn, to follow or go along with) and 利 (lì, favourable or sharp), describing things proceeding favourably.

Origin
compound
Root
顺 (shùn, to go along with) + 利 (lì, favourable)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 顺

Stroke order for 利

Examples

Everything is going smoothly.

I wish you a smooth journey.

The operation went very smoothly.

He passed the exam without a hitch.

The work is not going very smoothly.

顺利 (shùn lì) describes something that proceeds smoothly and without obstacles. It is common in good wishes such as 一路顺利 (a smooth journey).

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This word is part of lesson 35.