顺利 (shùn lì) — smooth, successful, without problems

Definition

顺利 describes an event or process going smoothly without problems (a trip, exam, project). Unlike 成功, which focuses on achieving a goal, 顺利 emphasizes the process itself being free of obstacles.

adjective
smoothsuccessfulwithout problems

Examples

  • 顺利
    Zhè cì kǎo shì hěn shùn lì.
    This exam went smoothly.
  • 顺利
    Xiàng mù jìn xíng dé hěn shùn lì.
    The project is progressing smoothly.
  • 顺利
    Xī wàng nǐ de lǚ xíng yí qiè shùn lì.
    Hope your trip goes smoothly.

Grammar

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