流程 liúchéng course
course; stream; sequence of processes; work flow in manufacturing
How to remember 流程: 流 flow + 程 process = course.
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How it is used
- A workflow/process/sequence of steps - 操作流程 (cāozuò liúchéng) the operating process, 简化流程 (jiǎnhuà liúchéng) streamline the procedure.
- Refers to the ordered sequence of stages to get something done, especially in work/manufacturing.
- Contrast 步骤 (bùzhòu, the individual steps); 流程 is the whole flow/procedure they make up.
Example sentences
- 你不明白流程。 Nǐ bù míngbái liúchéng.You don't understand the procedure.