Definition
顺利 (shùnlì) describes a process or event that goes smoothly without problems — it's about the outcome being unhindered. Unlike 成功 (chénggōng), which focuses on achieving a final goal, 顺利 emphasizes the journey being trouble-free. It is not used for physical smoothness (光滑) or fluency (流利).
adjective
smoothsuccessfulwithout problems
Examples
- 顺利。Zhè cì kǎoshì hěn shùn lì.This exam went smoothly.
- 顺利。Xiàngmù jìnxíng de hěn shùn lì.The project is progressing smoothly.
- 顺利。Xīwàng nǐ de lǚxíng yíqiè shùn lì.Hope your trip goes smoothly.
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