一帆风顺
Traditional: 一帆風順
yī fān fēng shùn HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

祝你一帆风顺。
Zhù nǐ yì fān fēng shùn.
Wish you smooth sailing.
他的事业一帆风顺。
Tā de shìyè yì fān fēng shùn.
His career is going smoothly.
这次旅行一帆风顺。
Zhè cì lǚxíng yì fān fēng shùn.
This trip went smoothly.
祝你一帆风顺。
Zhù nǐ yì fān fēng shùn.
I wish you smooth sailing.
他一帆风顺。
Tā yì fān fēng shùn.
He has smooth sailing.

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a single sailboat (帆) gliding effortlessly on calm water with a steady wind (风), symbolizing smooth sailing. Break it down: 一 (one) + 帆 (sail) + 风 (wind) + 顺 (smooth).

📝 Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written Chinese. Common in greetings (e.g., wishing someone luck before a trip or project) and descriptions of smooth experiences.

📖 Grammar Points

Often used as a predicate (e.g., 这次考试一帆风顺) or in fixed phrases like 祝...一帆风顺. It functions as an adjective or verb phrase.

🏯 Cultural Notes

Reflects traditional reliance on waterways in China, where favorable winds were crucial for travel. Commonly used during holidays (e.g., Chinese New Year) or before important events to express goodwill.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 一路平安 (safe journey, focused on safety) and 万事如意 (everything as you wish, broader). 一帆风顺 emphasizes smoothness and lack of obstacles in a process.

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