顺利

顺利 means 'smooth progress' or 'successful outcome.' It conveys a sense of things going without obstacles or difficulties, often used to express good wishes or describe favorable circumstances.

The character 顺 (shùn) means 'to follow' or 'smooth,' while 利 (lì) means 'profitable' or 'advantageous.' Together, they form a compound that describes a situation where things proceed effortlessly and yield positive results.

顺利 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as wishing someone success before an important event or describing a project that is proceeding well. It is also often used in expressions like 顺利归来 (shùn lì guī lái), meaning 'return safely and smoothly,' or 顺利通过 (shùn lì tōng guò), meaning 'pass smoothly.'