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Definition
Smooth, natural, and free-flowing without interruption or hesitation.
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How it's used
Focuses on the absence of interruptions or obstacles in a process, such as speech or writing. It implies a natural, continuous rhythm that makes the subject easy to follow or consume. While it can describe physical movement, it is most frequently applied to linguistic performance or creative output.
Examples
He speaks very fluently, without any stuttering.
Your essay is written very smoothly and is comfortable to read.
Related words
Common phrases
to speak fluently
to have a smooth writing style
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or surfaces that feel smooth to the touch, as that would require words like 滑.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
