Definition
流利 (liú lì) specifically describes speaking or reading a language smoothly and without hesitation — it is the standard word for 'fluent' at HSK4. 流畅 (liú chàng) is broader, covering smooth speech, writing, movement, or performance, but is more advanced (HSK7). Other siblings like 顺利 refer to events going smoothly, not language ability.
adjective
fluent
Examples
- 流利。Tā shuō Yīngyǔ shuō de hěn liú lì.She speaks English very fluently.
- 流利。Tā yòng le shí nián cái bǎ Zhōngwén shuō de zhème liú lì.It took him ten years to speak Chinese this fluently.
- 流利？Nǐ néng liú lì de dú zhè piān wénzhāng ma?Can you read this article fluently?
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