seon6 fung1 seon6 seoi2順風順水顺风顺水
Jyutpingseon6 fung1 seon6 seoi2
Yaleseuhn fūng seuhn séui
Definition
To proceed smoothly without any difficulties; to have a smooth and successful experience.
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How it's used
This idiom is frequently used as a well-wishing phrase for someone embarking on a new venture, journey, or project. It carries a sense of effortless progress, implying that external conditions are perfectly aligned to help the person succeed. It is more descriptive of a process or a state of affairs than a single event.
Examples
I hope your trip goes smoothly and you have a great time.
His business went so smoothly that he made his first pot of gold very quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
career going smoothly
a smooth journey all the way
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
