顺着
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Meaning: in the direction of
How to Understand
顺着
顺着 means 'in the direction of' or 'along with.' It describes movement or orientation following a path, direction, or trend. Unlike similar terms like '沿着,' which often implies a physical path, 顺着 can also describe abstract directions such as trends or opinions.
The character 顺 (shùn) means 'smooth,' 'easy,' or 'in line with,' while 着 (zhe) is a particle indicating ongoing action or a state. Together, they convey the idea of moving or acting in harmony with something.
It is commonly used in everyday speech to describe following a route, a flow, or an opinion. For example, 顺着风走 (walking with the wind) suggests going with the natural flow. It is also used metaphorically, such as 顺着潮流 (following the trend) in business or social contexts.
Example Sentences
顺着风走，船就容易航行。
Go with the wind, and the boat will sail easily.
他顺着同学的意见做了决定。
He followed his classmate's suggestion and made a decision.