smooth; slick
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
smooth; slick; sleek
informalUsed to describe a pleasant, sleek, or slippery smoothness, often conveying a positive, affectionate tone. Primarily used in spoken Chinese.
Zhè这
tiáo条
xīn新
mǎi买
de的
sī丝
chóu绸
qún裙
zi子
shǒu手
gǎn感
zhēn真
huá滑
liū溜
。
This newly bought silk skirt feels really smooth to the touch.
Gāng刚
dǎ打
là蜡
de的
dì地
bǎn板
tài太
huá滑
liū溜
le了
，
xiǎo小
xīn心
bié别
shuāi摔
dǎo倒
。
The newly waxed floor is too slick, be careful not to slip.
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Yīng婴
ér儿
de的
pí皮
fū肤
xiàng像
duàn缎
zi子
yī一
yàng样
huá滑
liū溜
。
A baby's skin is as smooth as satin.
Zhè这
wǎn碗
zhōu粥
zhǔ煮
de得
yòu又
chóu稠
yòu又
huá滑
liū溜
，
hěn很
hǎo好
hē喝
。
This bowl of porridge is cooked to be thick and smooth, very delicious.