顺

順
shùn
#936 most
frequent character
along, with, obey, yield to
adverb
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

顺 uses 页 head for meaning and 川 chuān for sound. It first meant to submit to someone. That grew to follow, then to order or following an order, smooth, and convenient. 页 replaces 頁 in simplified writing.

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Example Sentences

他顺着河走。
tā shùnzháo hé zǒu 。
He walks along the river.
请顺着我的建议做。
qǐng shùnzháo wǒde jiànyì zuò 。
Please obey my suggestions.
顺风而行，旅行会更轻松。
shùnfēng ér háng ， lǚxíng huì gēng qīngsōng 。
Traveling with the wind will make the journey easier.

Words with similar meanings

顺利shùnlì
smoothly
Emphasizes a sense of ease and success in progression or action.
顺从shùncóng
to comply
Focuses on the aspect of obedience or compliance to rules or requests.

Words Starting With 顺

顺便shùn biàn
conveniently; in passing; without much extra effort
顺利shùn lì
smoothly; without a hitch
顺序shùn xù
sequence; order

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