seon6 hau2順口顺口
Jyutpingseon6 hau2
Yaleseuhn háu
Definition
Easy to read out smoothly, or spoken casually without much thought.
- flowing and easy to read aloud; fluent and natural to pronounce
- said casually, thoughtlessly, or slipping out of one's mouth
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How it's used
Focuses on the phonetic flow and rhythmic ease of spoken language rather than just grammatical correctness. It is frequently used to evaluate song lyrics, scripts, or slogans to ensure they do not sound awkward or clunky when spoken aloud. When something is described as 順口, it implies the syllables transition smoothly without requiring extra effort or tongue twisting.
Examples
This line of dialogue is written very naturally and is easy to say out loud.
Related words
Common phrases
reads out smoothly
written in a natural, easy-to-say way
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 順手, which describes an action done conveniently or while already performing another task. Using 順口 to describe a physical action or a convenient situation is incorrect.
Grammar color guide
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Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
