coeng3暢畅
Jyutpingcoeng3
Yalecheung
Definition
Unobstructed, smooth, and flowing freely; cheerful and at ease.
- smooth; unobstructed; without hindrance
- cheerful; relaxed; delighted
neutraldescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone adjective in modern speech. It carries a sense of fluid movement or lack of obstruction, whether referring to physical traffic, the flow of a conversation, or the state of one's mood. When describing a person's state of mind, it often implies a sense of relief or being unburdened.
Examples
The road is very clear today, I got home really fast.
He speaks very fluently, without stuttering at all.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a standalone adjective like 順利 or 輕鬆. It is rarely used alone to describe a person or situation; you should almost always pair it with another character to form a compound like 暢通 or 暢順.
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Grammar guides
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