Shùnlì describes a process that proceeds without any problems or interruptions.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe smooth progress without obstacles.
- Commonly paired with verbs to indicate successful completion.
- Essential for discussing plans, travel, and work tasks.
Overview
- 1概览：顺利是一个高频词汇，用于描述事物发展过程中的状态。当某事按计划进行且未受干扰时，我们称之为“顺利”。它不仅是一个形容词，常作状语或补语使用。2) 用法模式：作为形容词，它常接在“很”、“非常”之后，例如“工作很顺利”。作为状语，它常修饰动词，如“顺利完成”、“顺利通过”。在句中，它通常放在动词之前，或作为谓语成分。3) 常见语境：该词广泛应用于职场（项目进展）、学术（考试通过）、生活（旅行愉快）等领域。它是表达“成功”或“无阻碍”最地道的词汇之一。4) 近义词辨析：与“顺手”相比，“顺利”侧重于结果的圆满和过程的无阻；与“成功”相比，“顺利”更强调过程的平稳，而“成功”更强调最终达到的目标。在中文书写中，使用“顺利”能让表达显得更加客观且专业。
Examples
这次考试我考得很顺利。
everydayI passed the exam very smoothly.
希望项目能够顺利进行。
formalI hope the project proceeds smoothly.
回家的路很顺利，没堵车。
informalThe way home was smooth, no traffic jams.
实验过程非常顺利。
academicThe experimental process was very smooth.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
祝你一切顺利
Wish you all the best
进展顺利
Proceeding smoothly
顺利解决
Solved smoothly
Often Confused With
Means 'by the way' or 'while you are at it'. It refers to doing a secondary action during a primary one, not the smoothness of a process.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Shunli is a neutral to positive adjective. It is used in both formal business correspondence and casual daily conversation. Always pair it with verbs to show the quality of an action.
Common Mistakes
Learners often place '顺利' after the verb, which is grammatically incorrect. Remember that it functions as an adverbial modifier appearing before the verb. It should not be confused with nouns like 'success'.
Tips
Use with verbs as adverbs
Place '顺利' before a verb to describe how an action was performed. For example, '顺利完成' means completed smoothly.
Avoid using as a noun
Do not use '顺利' as a noun. It is strictly an adjective or adverbial modifier in standard Chinese.
Common in formal wishes
It is very common to wish others '工作顺利' (wishing you a smooth work experience) in professional Chinese culture.
Word Origin
The word consists of '顺' (following the direction/smooth) and '利' (benefit/favorable). Together, they imply a path that follows the natural flow without conflict.
Cultural Context
It is a standard polite phrase in Chinese culture to wish someone '一切顺利' (everything goes smoothly) when they are about to start a new task or travel.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'smooth' road where you can drive without stopping. That is the essence of '顺利'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions通常不直接修饰人，而是修饰事情、过程或计划。如果想表达某人过得好，通常说“他最近一切顺利”。
你可以说“我顺利地通过了考试”。这里“顺利”作为状语，修饰动作“通过”。
顺利强调过程没有阻碍，成功强调最终达到了目的。有时顺利不一定代表最终成功，但成功往往伴随着过程的顺利。
最直接的反义词是“困难”或“曲折”。如果形容事情不顺，也可以说“不顺利”。
Test Yourself
这次旅行非常___，我们玩得很开心。
旅行过程愉快，说明没有障碍，应选顺利。
下列哪个句子是正确的？
顺利作为状语修饰动词时，常加‘地’。
考试 / 我 / 顺利 / 通过 / 了
标准的SVO结构，顺利置于动词之前。
Score: /3
Summary
Shùnlì describes a process that proceeds without any problems or interruptions.
- Used to describe smooth progress without obstacles.
- Commonly paired with verbs to indicate successful completion.
- Essential for discussing plans, travel, and work tasks.
Use with verbs as adverbs
Place '顺利' before a verb to describe how an action was performed. For example, '顺利完成' means completed smoothly.
Avoid using as a noun
Do not use '顺利' as a noun. It is strictly an adjective or adverbial modifier in standard Chinese.
Common in formal wishes
It is very common to wish others '工作顺利' (wishing you a smooth work experience) in professional Chinese culture.
Examples
4 of 4这次考试我考得很顺利。
I passed the exam very smoothly.
希望项目能够顺利进行。
I hope the project proceeds smoothly.
回家的路很顺利，没堵车。
The way home was smooth, no traffic jams.
实验过程非常顺利。
The experimental process was very smooth.
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一下
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异样
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上边
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上面
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