Basic Meaning
v
Often used to describe moving along with a natural force or prevailing trend, opposite of 逆.
to go in the same direction; to be with the current (as opposed to against it)
向着同一个方向,跟“逆”相对。
Words:
顺从依顺百依百顺顺风顺水
Antonyms:
倒逆
Sentences:
- 顺风骑车比逆风轻松多了。Cycling with the wind is much easier than cycling against it.
- 船顺水而下,速度很快。The boat went downstream with the current and was very fast.
prep
Used as a preposition indicating direction along a path.
along; following (a natural contour or path)
依着自然情势(移动);沿(着)。
Words:
顺风顺水
Sentences:
- 我们顺这条路一直走就能到公园。If we go along this road, we'll get to the park.
- 他顺河岸散步,欣赏风景。He took a walk along the riverbank, enjoying the scenery.
v
The reduplicated form is informal and means 'to tidy up' or 'to sort out'.
to arrange; to put in order (often used in reduplicated form 顺顺)
使方向相同;使有秩序有条理(常用重叠形式)。
Words:
理顺
Sentences:
- 他帮我顺了顺凌乱的头发。He helped me tidy up my messy hair.
- 请把这些文件顺一顺。Please sort out these documents.
prep
Used as a preposition to indicate an action done conveniently alongside another.
while (doing something else); conveniently; taking the opportunity to
随,趁便。
Words:
顺手
Sentences:
- 请顺手关一下门。Please close the door on your way out / as you go.
- 我顺路去超市买了牛奶。I bought milk while passing by the supermarket (on the way).
adj
smooth; successful; without obstacles
顺利;顺畅。
Words:
顺境顺当
Sentences:
- 他今天面试很顺,应该能拿到工作。His job interview went very smoothly today; he should get the job.
- 祝你一路顺风!Have a good trip! (lit. May you have a tailwind all the way!)
adj
Describes the state of things being well-organized.
orderly; neat; in good order
有秩序;有条理。
Words:
理顺
Sentences:
- 这些代码要理顺逻辑,不然别人看不懂。The logic of this code needs to be put in order, otherwise others won't understand it.
v
Often used in compounds like 顺心 (satisfying), 顺眼 (pleasing to the eye), 顺耳 (pleasing to the ear).
to be agreeable; to be pleasing; to be to one's liking
适合,不别扭。
Words:
顺心顺意顺眼顺耳
Sentences:
- 这个房间的布置让人看着很顺眼。The layout of this room is very pleasing to the eye.
- 她的话很顺耳,大家都爱听。Her words are very agreeable; everyone likes to listen.
v
Often used in contexts like 孝顺 (filial piety), 顺从 (to be obedient).
to obey; to comply with; to follow
依从;不违背。
Words:
孝顺归顺顺从百依百顺
Sentences:
- 他很孝顺父母。He is very filial to his parents.
- 在课堂上,学生应该顺从老师的安排。In class, students should follow the teacher's arrangements.
v
Often used in formal or procedural contexts, like 顺延 (to postpone sequentially).
in sequence; in order; to postpone to the next in line
依次。
Words:
顺延
Sentences:
- 如果下雨,运动会将顺延至下周一。If it rains, the sports meet will be postponed to next Monday.
- 请大家顺次领取表格。Please pick up the forms one by one in order.
Writing & Component
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