seon6 dong3順檔顺档
Jyutpingseon6 dong3
Yaleseuhn dong
Definition
Smoothly; without a hitch.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
This term implies a sense of things falling into place without any unexpected hitches or obstacles. It is frequently used to describe the progress of a task, a journey, or a logistical process. It carries a slightly more informal and rhythmic feel compared to the more standard 順利.
Examples
Work went very smoothly today, I finished everything quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 順手, which refers to doing something conveniently or while already performing another action. 順檔 focuses specifically on the absence of friction or delay in a process.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
