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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
顺畅shùnchàngsmooth and unhinderedHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16190, Very Hard
顺畅shùnchàngfluentHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16190, Very Hard
shùnchàng(shun4chang4)shun chang T4
  1. 1smooth and unhindered
  2. 2fluent
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March 24, 2026

顺畅(順暢)shùnchàng(shun4chang4)

顺畅 (shùnchàng) refers to something that is smooth and unhindered, typically used to describe processes, communication, or movement. It implies a sense of ease and fluency, often used in contexts such as conversations or workflows where obstacles are absent.

Strokes17Frequency#16190DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, effective communication is highly valued, and being able to express oneself smoothly is seen as a sign of education and social grace. This term is often used in business contexts to describe successful negotiations or meetings.

Memory tip

Imagine a smooth river (顺) flowing effortlessly (畅) without any rocks or barriers. The imagery of the smooth water helps you remember both the pronunciation 'shun' and 'chang', as they evoke a feeling of fluidity and ease.

Meanings of 顺畅

shùnchàng(shun4chang4)
1smooth and unhindered
2fluent
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顺畅Simplified
順暢Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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流畅 (liúchàng) is often used interchangeably with 顺畅 (shùnchàng) but is more commonly associated with fluidity in speech or writing, while 顺畅 emphasizes a lack of hindrance in processes or movement.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 顺畅 with similar words like 顺利 (shùnlì), which means 'smoothly' but emphasizes success rather than fluidity. This word is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing communication or processes. Common collocations include '交流顺畅' (smooth communication) and '工作顺畅' (smooth work).

HSK Study Tips

Although 顺畅 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for HSK 4 and above students who are learning more nuanced expressions. Focus on using this word in conversation to describe your experiences or observations related to ease and fluency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 顺畅 in contexts that require a focus on success rather than ease, such as '顺畅完成任务' (to smoothly complete a task) instead of the more appropriate '顺利完成任务' (to successfully complete a task).

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Component characters

顺shùnto obey
HSK 59 strokes页
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畅chàngfree
8 strokes日
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How to say smooth and unhindered in Chinese

“smooth and unhindered” in Chinese is顺畅shùnchàng

顺畅 (shùnchàng) refers to something that is smooth and unhindered, typically used to describe processes, communication, or movement. It implies a sense of ease and fluency, often used in contexts such as conversations or workflows where obstacles are absent.

When to use 顺畅

Be careful not to confuse 顺畅 with similar words like 顺利 (shùnlì), which means 'smoothly' but emphasizes success rather than fluidity. This word is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing communication or processes. Common collocations include '交流顺畅' (smooth communication) and '工作顺畅' (smooth work).

顺畅 or something close to it

流畅 (liúchàng) is often used interchangeably with 顺畅 (shùnchàng) but is more commonly associated with fluidity in speech or writing, while 顺畅 emphasizes a lack of hindrance in processes or movement.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 顺畅 in contexts that require a focus on success rather than ease, such as '顺畅完成任务' (to smoothly complete a task) instead of the more appropriate '顺利完成任务' (to successfully complete a task).

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You can use it like this: '我们的会议进行得非常顺畅' (Our meeting went very smoothly).

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