顺利 (shùnlì) — smooth; without a hitch; successful
HSK 4 | adjective | proceeding without obstacles or difficulties
顺利 (shùnlì)
顺利 describes a process or event that goes smoothly, without unexpected problems or obstacles.
Meanings
- [adjective] Smooth; without a hitch; going well; successful.
Example Sentences
祝你旅途顺利！ Zhù nǐ lǚtú shùnlì! Wishing you a smooth journey!
会议进行得很顺利。 Huìyì jìnxíng de hěn shùnlì. The meeting went very smoothly.
他顺利地通过了面试。 Tā shùnlì de tōngguòle miànshì. He passed the interview without a hitch.
希望你的手术顺利。 Xīwàng nǐ de shǒushù shùnlì. I hope your surgery goes smoothly.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 顺利完成 | to complete smoothly |
| 顺利通过 | to pass smoothly |
| 进展顺利 | to progress smoothly |
| 一切顺利 | everything goes well |
| 祝...顺利 | wish ... success/smooth going |
Usage Notes
顺利 is very commonly used in wishes and greetings such as "祝你一切顺利" (wishing you all the best). It can function as a predicate ("进行得很顺利") or as an adverb ("顺利地完成"). Its opposite is 不顺利 or 遇到困难 (to encounter difficulties).
Memory Hook
顺 means "to go along with the flow" and 利 means "sharp/beneficial" — going with the current and cutting through cleanly means everything is smooth and easy.