seon6 lei6順利顺利
Jyutpingseon6 lei6
Yaleseuhn leih
Definition
Smooth, successful, and without any difficulties or obstacles.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Reduplication into 順順利利 is extremely common in spoken Cantonese to express a wish for good luck or a smooth outcome. It carries a warmer, more encouraging tone than the base adjective. While it can describe a completed task, it is frequently used as a blessing for future events or journeys.
Examples
I hope your interview tomorrow goes smoothly.
The whole process today was very smooth, with no mistakes.
Related words
Common phrases
smoothly and without any trouble
everything is going well
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the physical texture of an object, as it refers exclusively to the progress of events or tasks. For physical smoothness, use 滑.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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