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 | ||
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trad. (順風順水) | 順 | 風 | 順 | 水 | |
simp. (顺风顺水) | 顺 | 风 | 顺 | 水 | |
Literally: “smooth wind, smooth water”. |
Pronunciation
Descendants
- → Chinese Pidgin English: good wind, good water (calque)
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