一帆风顺 yìfān-fēngshùn propitious wind throughout the journey
propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom); plain sailing; to go smoothly; have a nice trip!
How to remember 一帆风顺: 一 one + 帆 boat + 风 wind + 顺 to submit to = propitious wind throughout the journey.
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How it is used
- Idiom: smooth sailing, everything going without a hitch - 事业一帆风顺 (shìyè yìfān-fēngshùn) a career that goes swimmingly.
- Very common as a good wish, especially for trips, new jobs, and new ventures - 祝你一帆风顺 (zhù nǐ yìfān-fēngshùn) wishing you plain sailing.
Example sentences
- 我们路上一帆风顺，直到遇上暴风雪。 Wǒmen lùshàng yīfānfēngshùn, zhídào yùshàng bàofēngxuě.We made good time until we ran into a blizzard.