HSK · Level 35
120 words
Chinese word
顺心
Pronunciation
Pinyinshùn xīn
Meaning
- adjectiveto one's liking
Example
今天的安排很顺心。jīn tiān de ān pái hěn shùn xīn
Today's arrangements are to my liking.
More examples
周末在家休息，很顺心。zhōu mò zài jiā xiū xī hěn shùn xīn
Relaxing at home over the weekend is very pleasant.
Core concept
A situation unfolds in a way that matches a person's wishes, leaving the mind at ease.
Common phrases
和同事相处很顺心hé tóng shì xiāng chǔ hěn shùn xīn
get along comfortably with coworkers
顺心的时刻shùn xīn de shí kè
a pleasant moment
Similar words
满意mǎn yì: Satisfied with something because it matches what was expected or wanted.
满足mǎn zú: Having one's needs or desires met and feeling no dissatisfaction or shortage.
安心ān xīn: Calm because there is no worry or unease.
顺利shùn lì: Moving forward easily and smoothly, without problems getting in the way.
Definition in Chinese
指某件事或某种感受符合个人心愿，让人觉得心情舒适、满足，常用于评价安排或体验。zhǐ mǒu jiàn shì huò móu zhǒng gǎn shòu fú hé gè rén xīn yuàn ràng rén jué de xīn qíng shū shì mǎn zú cháng yòng yú píng jià ān pái huò tǐ yàn
Word origin
顺 (shùn, "to follow; smooth") + 心 (xīn, "heart") forms the idea of circumstances following the heart's wishes.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, it often describes a plan, arrangement, or experience, so it can describe how an event goes, not only how someone feels.
Other meanings
- satisfiedadjective
- comfortableadjective
Opposites
- 不如意bù rú yìnot to one's likingadjective
Related words
- 顺心如意shùn xīn rú yìeverything goes one's wayidiom