顺畅 shùnchàng smooth and unhindered
smooth and unhindered; fluent
How to remember 顺畅: 顺 to submit to + 畅 freely = smooth and unhindered.
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How it is used
- Smooth and unobstructed - flowing without hitches - 交通顺畅 (jiāotōng shùnchàng) traffic is flowing smoothly; 沟通顺畅 smooth communication.
- Describes flow/process being free of blockage (traffic, breathing, workflow, prose).
- Contrast 顺利 (shùnlì, an endeavor succeeding without setbacks) - 顺畅 stresses the fluid, unclogged flow itself.