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流畅 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
流畅liúchàngflowing (of speech, writing)HSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #9653, Very Hard
流畅liúchàngfluentHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #9653, Very Hard
流畅liúchàngsmooth and easyHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #9653, Very Hard
liúchàng(liu2chang4)liu chang T2
  1. 1flowing (of speech, writing)
  2. 2fluent
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March 24, 2026

流畅(流暢)liúchàng(liu2chang4)

流畅 (liú chàng) describes the quality of being smooth, flowing, and easy, particularly in the context of speech or writing. It conveys the idea of expressing thoughts clearly without interruptions or awkwardness, making it a key term in language learning and communication skills.

Strokes18Frequency#9653DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the ability to speak or write 流畅 is highly valued, especially in formal settings such as business meetings or academic presentations. It reflects not only language proficiency but also a person's confidence and education.

Memory tip

Imagine a river (流) smoothly flowing (畅) without any rocks or obstacles. The sound 'liu' can remind you of 'liu' in 'liu shui' (流水, flowing water), which reinforces the notion of smoothness. Picture yourself speaking as effortlessly as a river flows.

Meanings of 流畅

liúchàng(liu2chang4)
1flowing (of speech, writing)
2fluent
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About 流畅

流畅Simplified
流暢Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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流利 (liúlì) - use 流畅 when emphasizing the smoothness and ease of expression, while 流利 focuses more on fluency and proficiency in language.

Usage Notes

流畅 is often used to describe language proficiency, so it's important to use it in contexts related to communication. Common collocations include '流畅的表达' (fluent expression) and '流畅的语言' (smooth language). Be cautious with tone: '流' is pronounced with a rising tone (2nd tone), and '畅' with a falling tone (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

Although 流畅 is not specifically listed in HSK, it is relevant for learners aiming to achieve fluency, particularly at HSK Level 4 and above. Students should focus on using it in sentences and practice describing their own fluency or the fluency of others.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 流畅 with similar words like 流利 (liú lì, fluent), but 流畅 emphasizes smoothness, while 流利 focuses on fluency. For instance, saying '我的中文流利' (My Chinese is fluent) is correct, but saying '我的中文流畅' can imply a nuance of smoothness that may not be intended.

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Component characters

流liúto flow
HSK 410 strokes氵
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畅chàngfree
8 strokes日
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How to say flowing (of speech, writing) in Chinese

“flowing (of speech, writing)” in Chinese is流畅liúchàng

流畅 (liú chàng) describes the quality of being smooth, flowing, and easy, particularly in the context of speech or writing. It conveys the idea of expressing thoughts clearly without interruptions or awkwardness, making it a key term in language learning and communication skills.

When to use 流畅

流畅 is often used to describe language proficiency, so it's important to use it in contexts related to communication. Common collocations include '流畅的表达' (fluent expression) and '流畅的语言' (smooth language). Be cautious with tone: '流' is pronounced with a rising tone (2nd tone), and '畅' with a falling tone (4th tone).

流畅 or something close to it

流利 (liúlì) - use 流畅 when emphasizing the smoothness and ease of expression, while 流利 focuses more on fluency and proficiency in language.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 流畅 with similar words like 流利 (liú lì, fluent), but 流畅 emphasizes smoothness, while 流利 focuses on fluency. For instance, saying '我的中文流利' (My Chinese is fluent) is correct, but saying '我的中文流畅' can imply a nuance of smoothness that may not be intended.

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