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流程 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
流程liúchéngcourseHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #12481, Hard
流程liúchéngstreamHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #12481, Hard
流程liúchéngsequence of processesHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #12481, Hard
流程liúchéngwork flow in manufacturingHSK 6, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #12481, Hard
liúchéng(liu2cheng2)liu cheng T2
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March 24, 2026

流程liúchéng(liu2cheng2)

流程 (liú chéng) refers to a sequence of processes or steps that are followed to complete a task or achieve a goal. This term is commonly used in business, manufacturing, and project management contexts to describe workflows and operational procedures.

Strokes22Frequency#12481DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese business culture, understanding 流程 is crucial as it reflects an organized approach to work, emphasizing efficiency and accountability in processes. Many companies implement detailed 流程 diagrams to streamline operations.

Memory tip

Imagine a river (流) flowing through a series of steps (程) like a roadmap. Each bend in the river represents a step in the workflow, making it easier to remember that 流程 is about the flow of processes.

Meanings of 流程

liúchéng(liu2cheng2)
1course
2stream
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流程Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

流程 (liúchéng) vs 程序 (chéngxù) — use 流程 for a focus on the sequence of steps in a workflow, while 程序 emphasizes the systematic or programmed nature of a process.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 流程 in formal contexts, particularly in business discussions. Common collocations include '工作流程' (gōngzuò liúchéng - work flow) and '审批流程' (shěnpī liúchéng - approval process). Avoid confusing it with 流动 (liúdòng), which refers to flow in a more general sense.

HSK Study Tips

While 流程 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to HSK 4-5 words related to business and management, such as '项目' (xiàngmù - project) and '管理' (guǎnlǐ - management). Focus on understanding its application in professional scenarios.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 流程 with similar words like 方法 (fāngfǎ - method) or 流动 (liúdòng - flow). For example, saying '我的方法是很复杂的流程' (wǒ de fāngfǎ shì hěn fùzá de liúchéng - my method is a very complex process) is incorrect; instead, use '我的流程是很复杂的' (wǒ de liúchéng shì hěn fùzá de - my workflow is very complex).

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Component characters

流liúto flow
HSK 410 strokes氵
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程chéngrule
HSK 712 strokes禾
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How to say course in Chinese

“course” in Chinese is流程liúchéng

流程 (liú chéng) refers to a sequence of processes or steps that are followed to complete a task or achieve a goal. This term is commonly used in business, manufacturing, and project management contexts to describe workflows and operational procedures.

When to use 流程

Be mindful of using 流程 in formal contexts, particularly in business discussions. Common collocations include '工作流程' (gōngzuò liúchéng - work flow) and '审批流程' (shěnpī liúchéng - approval process). Avoid confusing it with 流动 (liúdòng), which refers to flow in a more general sense.

流程 or something close to it

流程 (liúchéng) vs 程序 (chéngxù) — use 流程 for a focus on the sequence of steps in a workflow, while 程序 emphasizes the systematic or programmed nature of a process.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 流程 with similar words like 方法 (fāngfǎ - method) or 流动 (liúdòng - flow). For example, saying '我的方法是很复杂的流程' (wǒ de fāngfǎ shì hěn fùzá de liúchéng - my method is a very complex process) is incorrect; instead, use '我的流程是很复杂的' (wǒ de liúchéng shì hěn fùzá de - my workflow is very complex).

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Frequently asked questions about 流程

流程 refers specifically to a workflow or sequence of steps, while 过程 (guòchéng) is a more general term for a process that may not imply a structured sequence.

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