顺利 (shùnlì) — smooth / successful

顺利 (shùnlì)

顺利 describes a process or event that goes smoothly and without unexpected obstacles. It is a positive assessment meaning everything went as planned.

Meanings

1. [adjective] Smooth; successful; without a hitch; going well.

Example Sentences

旅行很顺利，没有任何问题。 Lǚxíng hěn shùnlì, méiyǒu rènhé wèntí. The trip went very smoothly; there were no problems at all.

希望你的考试顺利！ Xīwàng nǐ de kǎoshì shùnlì! I hope your exam goes smoothly!

一切进行得非常顺利。 Yīqiè jìnxíng de fēicháng shùnlì. Everything went extremely smoothly.

工作进展顺利，提前完成了。 Gōngzuò jìnzhǎn shùnlì, tíqián wánchéng le. Work is progressing smoothly and was finished ahead of schedule.

Collocations

Memory Hook

顺 (to follow the current — water flowing the right way) plus 利 (sharp / favorable). When the current flows the right way and conditions are sharp in your favor — everything is smooth.