顺序 (shùn xù) — sequence; order

Definition

顺序 (shùnxù) is a concrete noun for 'the order or sequence of items/steps', as in 按顺序排列 (arrange in order). 秩序 is about a state of order (social or public), while 先后 emphasizes one-after-another succession.

noun
sequenceorder

Examples

  • 顺序
    Qǐng àn shùn xù rù chǎng.
    Please enter in order.
  • 顺序
    Zhè xiē míng zì shì àn pīn yīn shùn xù pái liè de.
    These names are arranged in pinyin order.
  • 顺序
    Zuò zhè dào cài yào zhù yì cái liào de jiā rù shùn xù.
    When making this dish, pay attention to the order of adding ingredients.

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