tailwind; favorable wind; have a safe journey
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
(of vehicles, ships, etc.) to travel with a tailwind; to have favorable wind; (as a greeting) to wish someone a safe journey
Commonly used in the set phrase '一路顺风' to wish travelers a smooth journey.
Jīn今
tiān天
shùn顺
fēng风
，
chuán船
zǒu走
de得
hěn很
kuài快
。
With a favorable wind today, the boat is moving very fast.
Zhù祝
nǐ你
yī一
lù路
shùn顺
fēng风
！
Wishing you a smooth and safe journey!
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Wǒ我
men们
shùn顺
fēng风
háng航
xíng行
，
tí提
qián前
dào到
dá达
le了
gǎng港
kǒu口
。
We sailed with the wind and arrived at the port ahead of schedule.
noun
tailwind; wind blowing in the same direction as the travel
Meteorological term also used in everyday speech.
Shùn顺
fēng风
bǎ把
fēng风
zheng筝
chuī吹
de得
gāo高
gāo高
de的
。
The tailwind blew the kite up high.
Jiè借
zhù助
shùn顺
fēng风
，
qí
xíngc
zhěy
jīc
hūl
bùi
yòngs
cǎit
tàs
bǎn
几
乎
不
用
踩
踏
板
。
With the help of a tailwind, cyclists hardly need to pedal.
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Qì气
xiàng象
bào报
gào告
xiǎn显
shì示
míng明
tiān天
yǒu有
qiáng强
jìng劲
de的
shùn顺
fēng风
。
The weather report shows there will be a strong tailwind tomorrow.