顺势 shùnshì to take advantage
to take advantage; to seize an opportunity; in passing; without taking extra trouble; conveniently
怎么记住“顺势”: 顺 to submit to + 势 power = to take advantage.
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用法
- To seize the momentum / do something conveniently while the chance is there - 顺势推出新品 (shùnshì tuīchū xīnpǐn) to ride the moment and launch a new product.
- Means acting along with an existing trend or motion, often 'while I'm at it' or 'capitalizing on the wave'.
- Contrast 逆势 (nìshì, against the trend); 顺势而为 = to act in accordance with the situation/momentum.