顺势 (shùn shì) — (adverb) taking advantage of the situation; by following the natural course; (adverb) conveniently, in passing (as a side effect of an existing action)
Definition
顺势 means 'taking advantage of the situation's momentum' — seizing a chance created by unfolding events. Unlike 顺便 ('while you're at it' for convenience), 顺势 acts on a natural or favorable turn of events.
adverb
taking advantage of the situationby following the natural courseconvenientlyin passing (as a side effect of an existing action)
Examples
- 顺势。Tā shùn shì bǎ mén guān shàng le.He took the opportunity (while passing) to close the door.
- 顺势。Nǐ shùn shì bāng wǒ wèn wèn xiǎo wáng shén me shí hou huí lái.Since you're asking, just ask Xiao Wang when he'll come back.
- 顺势。Wǒ men shùn shì tǎo lùn yí xià zhè ge fāng àn.We'll discuss this plan while we're at it (taking advantage of the current meeting).
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