顺风 (shùn fēng) — (noun) tailwind, favorable wind; (verb-object) to have a favorable wind; to go with the wind; (in farewells) smooth journey, good luck
Definition
A tailwind or wind blowing in the direction you are traveling — literally 'favorable wind.' Often used as a farewell wish for a smooth trip (一路顺风).
noun
tailwindfavorable wind
verb
(verb-object) to have a favorable windto go with the wind(in farewells) smooth journeygood luck
Examples
- 顺风，。Jīn tiān chū hǎi yǒu shùn fēng, chuán zǒu dé hěn kuài.Today we went out to sea with a tailwind, and the boat went very fast.
- ！Zhù nǐ yí lù shùn fēng!Wish you a smooth journey!
- 顺风，。Chuán shùn fēng ér xíng, sù dù hěn kuài.The boat goes with the wind, so it's very fast.
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