通顺 (tōng shùn) — smooth and coherent (of writing or speech)
Definition
Used for writing or speech that reads smoothly and logically, with no awkward phrasing. Closer to 流畅 (fluent, flow-focused) than to 顺利 (smooth for events/tasks).
adjective
smooth and coherent (of writing or speech)
Examples
- 通顺。Zhè piān zuò wén xiě dé hěn tōng shùn.This essay is written very smoothly.
- 通顺。Tā de zhōng wén biǎo dá yuè lái yuè tōng shùn le.His Chinese expression is getting smoother and more coherent.
- ，。Zhè ge jù zi bù tōng shùn, xū yào gǎi yí xià.This sentence is not smooth, it needs to be revised.
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