順風順水

Chinese

 
to obey; to follow; to arrange
to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favourable
 
wind; news; style
wind; news; style; custom; manner
 
to obey; to follow; to arrange
to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favourable
water; river
trad. (順風順水)
simp. (顺风顺水)
Literally: “smooth wind, smooth water”.

Pronunciation


Idiom

順風順水

  1. smooth; without obstacles or difficulties

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Chinese Pidgin English: good wind, good water (calque)
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