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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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HSK 3.0 Level 7-9

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