Definition
顺顺 is the reduplicated form of the verb 顺 (shùn, 'to smooth, to go smoothly'). Reduplication of monosyllabic verbs in Chinese often adds a casual, tentative, or 'a little bit' flavor. As a standalone verb, 顺顺 can mean 'to smooth out' (e.g., hair, fabric) or 'to make things go smoothly' in colloquial speech. It also appears in fixed expressions like 顺顺当当 (shùnshun-dàngdàng, 'smooth and successful'). Because the source data provides no gloss, the exact usage range is uncertain.
verb
to smooth outto make smooth (colloquial)to go smoothlyto be favorable (in fixed phrases)
Examples
- 顺顺顺顺。Tā yòng shǒu shùn shùn le shùn shùn tóufa.She smoothed her hair with her hand.
- 顺顺。Zhè jiàn shì zǒngsuàn shùn shùn le.This matter finally went smoothly.
- 顺顺,。Nǐ shùn shùn qì, bié zháojí.Calm down, don't worry.
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