Stroke order for 顺

shùn
HSK 2HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

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:
Sentences:
  1. (shùn)(fēng)()(chē)()()(fēng)(qīng)(sōng)(duō)(le)
    Cycling with the wind is much easier than cycling against it.
  2. (chuán)(shùn)(shuǐ)(ér)(xià)()()(hěn)(kuài)
    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:
  1. ()(men)(shùn)(zhè)(tiáo)()()(zhí)(zǒu)(jiù)(néng)(dào)(gōng)(yuán)
    If we go along this road, we'll get to the park.
  2. ()(shùn)()(àn)(sàn)()(xīn)(shǎng)(fēng)(jǐng)
    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:
  1. ()(bāng)()(shùn)(le)(shùn)(líng)(luàn)(de)(tóu)(fa)
    He helped me tidy up my messy hair.
  2. (qǐng)()(zhè)(xiē)(wén)(jiàn)(shùn)()(shùn)
    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:
  1. (qǐng)(shùn)(shǒu)(guān)()(xià)(mén)
    Please close the door on your way out / as you go.
  2. ()(shùn)()()(chāo)(shì)(mǎi)(le)(niú)(nǎi)
    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:
  1. ()(jīn)(tiān)(miàn)(shì)(hěn)(shùn)(yīng)(gāi)(néng)()(dào)(gōng)(zuò)
    His job interview went very smoothly today; he should get the job.
  2. (zhù)()()()(shùn)(fēng)
    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:
  1. (zhè)(xiē)(dài)()(yào)()(shùn)(luó)(ji)()(rán)(bié)(ren)(kàn)()(dǒng)
    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:
  1. (zhè)(ge)(fáng)(jiān)(de)()(zhì)(ràng)(rén)(kàn)(zhe)(hěn)(shùn)(yǎn)
    The layout of this room is very pleasing to the eye.
  2. ()(de)(huà)(hěn)(shùn)(ěr)()(jiā)(dōu)(ài)(tīng)
    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:
  1. ()(hěn)(xiào)(shùn)()()
    He is very filial to his parents.
  2. (zài)()(táng)(shàng)(xué)(shēng)(yīng)(gāi)(shùn)(cóng)(lǎo)(shī)(de)(ān)(pái)
    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:
  1. ()(guǒ)(xià)()(yùn)(dòng)(huì)(jiāng)(shùn)(yán)(zhì)(xià)(zhōu)()
    If it rains, the sports meet will be postponed to next Monday.
  2. (qǐng)()(jiā)(shùn)()(lǐng)()(biǎo)()
    Please pick up the forms one by one in order.

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