Chinese word

通顺

Pronunciation

Pinyintōng shùn

Meaning

  • adjectiveclear

Example

老师讲得很通顺，我听懂了。lǎo shī jiǎng de hěn tōng shùn wǒ tīng dǒng le

The teacher explained it clearly, so I understood it.

Illustration for 通顺 (clear)

More examples

这篇文章语言通顺，读起来很舒服。zhè piān wén zhāng yǔ yán tōng shùn dú qǐ lái hěn shū fú

The language in this article is clear, so it is pleasant to read.

Core concept

A clear path links each word and idea, letting meaning flow naturally from one part to the next.

Common phrases

  • 句子通顺jù zi tōng shùn

    clear sentence

  • 表达通顺biǎo dá tōng shùn

    clear expression

  • 文章通顺wén zhāng tōng shùn

    readable article

Similar words

流利liú lì: Able to speak or write smoothly without getting stuck for words.
流畅liú chàng: Flowing smoothly from one sentence or idea to the next without breaks.
顺畅shùn chàng: Progressing smoothly, with events, tasks, or discussion continuing without hindrance.

Definition in Chinese

表达容易理解，句子或段落结构连贯、措辞自然，读写或听说时不会让人感到费解。biǎo dá róng yì lí jiě jù zi huò duàn luò jié gòu lián guàn cuò cí zì rán dú xiě huò tīng shuō shí bú huì ràng rén gǎn dào fèi jiě

Word origin

通 (tōng, "to pass through") suggests successful communication, while 顺 (shùn, "smooth and orderly") adds an even path, forming a word for language that flows well.

Usage tips

  • A sentence can be grammatically correct yet still need changes in word order or connections before it has this quality.

Other meanings

  • readableadjective
  • smoothadjective

Opposites

  • 难懂nán dǒnghard to understandadjective
  • 晦涩huì sèobscureadjective

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