顺 Stroke Order — How to Write 顺
顺 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
顺 Radical and Character Components
顺 is a phono-semantic compound: 页 (head) carries the meaning, while 川 indicates the sound.
Radical: 页 + 3 more strokes
顺 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shùn
Meanings of 顺 in Chinese
1
shùn顺
To move in the same direction as, to be favorable or smooth, opposite to adverse or against the current. It implies going with the flow or taking advantage of a situation.
他们决定顺水推舟，接受了这个有利的提议。
They decided to go with the flow and accepted the favorable proposal.
To follow along; to be in accordance with; along.
经过他的努力，获得成功是顺理成章的事。
Given his hard work, success was a logical outcome.
in order; in succession; to follow a sequence
请按顺序排队进入
Please line up in order to enter.
To do something incidentally or conveniently, taking advantage of a current situation or direction.
我出门的时候，顺便把垃圾倒了。
When I went out, I took the opportunity to throw out the trash.
to sort out; to arrange; to streamline; to put in order
我们需要尽快理顺工作流程，提高效率
We need to streamline the workflow as soon as possible to improve efficiency.
To obey, comply with, or conform to; to be submissive or gentle.
她是一个孝顺的孩子。
She is a filial child.
To be suitable, agreeable, pleasing, or comfortable; not awkward. Can also imply a smooth or favorable situation, like a surplus.
她今天穿的这件衣服很顺眼
The outfit she's wearing today is very pleasing to the eye.
Common Words and Phrases with 顺
1
A trade surplus, where a country's exports exceed its imports.
一家生产玩具的公司，由于其产品在国际市场上的热销，本季度实现了显著的贸易顺差。
A toy manufacturing company, due to the hot sales of its products in the international market, achieved a significant trade surplus this quarter.
2
Smooth; fluent; unhindered.
会议进行得很顺畅，大家很快就达成了共识。
The meeting proceeded very smoothly, and everyone quickly reached a consensus.
3
Fair tide: A current that flows in the same direction as a ship's movement, thereby increasing its speed.
船长决定趁着顺潮，加快航行速度，争取在日落前抵达港口。
The captain decided to take advantage of the favorable current to speed up the voyage and try to reach the port before sunset.
4
5
to obey or yield to someone or something
为了保持团队和谐，他选择了顺从多数人的意见。
To maintain team harmony, he chose to comply with the majority's opinion.
6
in passing; incidentally
我去超市买菜，顺带帮你买瓶牛奶吧。
I'm going to the supermarket to buy groceries; I can pick up a bottle of milk for you while I'm there.
7
smooth and satisfactory; without a hitch
希望我们这次的合作一切顺当。
We hope our collaboration goes smoothly this time.
8
To guide in a favorable direction, making the best use of the situation.
老师通过鼓励和启发，顺导学生们对科学产生了浓厚的兴趣。
The teacher, through encouragement and inspiration, guided the students to develop a strong interest in science.
9
pleasing to the ear; agreeable; pleasant to hear
她温柔的嗓音，唱出的歌声让人觉得特别顺耳
Her gentle voice makes the songs sound particularly pleasant to the ear.
10
visit on the way
我们去公园的路上，顺访了王阿姨家，给她送去了一些水果。
On our way to the park, we paid a brief visit to Aunt Wang's house to bring her some fruit.
11
A fair or favorable wind; metaphorically, smooth sailing or going with the current.
我们乘着顺风，船速大大加快，很快就抵达了目的地。
With the favorable wind, our boat's speed greatly increased, and we quickly reached our destination.
12
A legendary figure who can hear sounds from a great distance; metaphorically, a well-informed person with excellent access to news and information.
奶奶的耳朵真是顺风耳，隔壁屋里的小声说话她都能听见。
Grandma's ears are truly like Shunfeng'er; she can hear even quiet conversations from the next room.
13
To adjust one's stance or actions according to changing circumstances, often implying opportunism or a lack of firm principles.
面对市场变化，一些公司不得不顺风转舵，调整经营策略以求生存。
Facing market changes, some companies had to trim their sails to the wind, adjusting their business strategies to survive.
14
to be obedient; to submit to someone's will or authority
她决定顺服父母的意愿，选择了大学专业
She decided to obey her parents' wishes and chose her university major.
15
gentle and polite
经过一番沟通，大家的情绪都顺和了下来，气氛也变得融洽了。
After some communication, everyone's emotions became gentle and calm, and the atmosphere also became harmonious.
More words with 顺
- fǔ抚shùn顺Fushun
- gōng恭shùn顺respectful and submissive
- xùn驯shùn顺tame and docile; mild and obedient
- zhōng忠shùn顺loyal and obedient
- guāi乖shùn顺Obedient; docile; compliant.
- xiào孝shùn顺filial piety, filial
- wǎn婉shùn顺gentle and obliging
- xùn逊shùn顺Modest and obedient.
- shùn顺lì利smoothly, successfully
- shùn顺biàn便on the way, by the way
- shùn顺huá滑Smooth, Silky
- shùn顺suì遂Smooth, Successful
- shùn顺xīn心satisfactory, pleasing
- shùn顺xù序order, sequence
- shùn顺chǎn产natural birth, vaginal birth
- shùn顺jìng境favorable circumstances, prosperity
- shùn顺shì势Go with the flow, Follow the trend
- shùn顺shǒu手on the way, while you're at it
- shùn顺yǎn眼pleasing to the eye, easy on the eyes
- wēn温shùn顺docile, gentle
Idioms with 顺
- shùn顺fēng风chě扯fān帆
- shùn顺fēng风chě扯qí旗take advantage of a favorable situation
- shùn顺fēng风chuī吹huǒ火do something with great ease
- shùn顺fēng风ér而hū呼shout with the wind
- shùn顺fēng风shǐ使chuán船make the most of favorable conditions
- shùn顺fēng风shǐ驶chuán船go with the flow
- shùn顺lǐ理chéng成zhāng章logical, coherent, and natural
- shùn顺qí其zì自rán然let nature take its course
- shùn顺shí时ér而dòng动Act in accordance with the times
- shùn顺shǒu手qiān牵yáng羊take something conveniently and illicitly
- shùn顺shuǐ水rén人qíng情a convenient favor
- shùn顺shuǐ水tuī推zhōu舟go with the flow
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Open the tool →Questions about 顺
What does 顺 mean in Chinese?
顺 (shùn) means “To move in the same direction as” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 顺?
顺 is pronounced shùn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 顺 have?
顺 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 顺?
顺 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 页. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 顺?
The radical of 顺 is 页, and 顺 is a phono-semantic compound.