English–Chinese
“go with the flow” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshùn shì
Example
遇到变化，要顺势而为。yù dào biàn huà yào shùn shì ér wèi
When faced with change, go with the flow.
How to say “go with the flow” in Chinese
“Go with the flow” in Chinese is 顺势 (shùn shì).
A person adjusts course to use the direction events are already taking.
Example sentences with 顺势
股市回暖，投资者纷纷顺势买入。gǔ shì huí nuǎn tóu zī zhě fēn fēn shùn shì mǎi rù
As the stock market recovers, investors rush to buy with the trend.
Tips for using 顺势
- For English speakers, 顺势 (shùnshì, "go with the momentum") can sound more active than "go with the flow", since it often describes a deliberate change of plan.