flow and circulate; turnover; smooth and fluent (of writing)
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to flow and shift; to wander; to not stay fixed in one place
formalDescribes the movement of time, people, or intangible things like glances. More formal than simply '流动'.
Time flows, and the children of that year have now become parents.
He wandered from place to place all his life, without a fixed home.
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Her shifting gaze held infinite charm.
verb
to circulate; to turn over (of goods or capital)
technicalAn economic and financial term describing the cycle of exchange and use.
Speeding up the turnover of goods is key to improving corporate efficiency.
Sufficient capital circulation ensures the normal operation of the company.
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This store has a very high inventory turnover rate.
adjective
smooth and rounded; flowing and harmonious (of literary style, poetry, music)
literaryA classical literary aesthetic term, often seen in critiques of poetry and prose. Marked as 《书》 in the source.
His poetic brushwork is smooth and rounded, with profound artistic conception.
The melody of this piece is harmonious and flowing, intoxicating the listener.
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The literary style of this article flows smoothly, written in one go.