fluent; offhand; palatable
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesadjective
fluent and smooth to read or recite; flowing naturally
Describes text, poetry, or speech that reads easily without awkward phrasing or tongue twisters.
After his revision, it reads much more smoothly.
This poem flows well and is easy to memorize.
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This passage reads very fluently.
adverb
spontaneously; without thinking; offhandedly
Implies speaking, singing, or responding without forethought, sometimes leading to regret or indicating casualness. Often used with verbs of speaking.
She blurted it out without thinking and regretted it afterward.
I was just asking offhandedly; don't take it seriously.
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He chimed in spontaneously, echoing what others said.
I don't know this song; I was just humming it offhandedly.
adjective
palatable; agreeable to the taste; tasty
Usually used with the -r suffix (顺口儿) in northern Chinese. Describes food or drink that suits one's taste or goes down easily.
He finds this dish very palatable.
This soup is light and easy to swallow, very suitable for the elderly.
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I don't find this wine palatable; it's a bit astringent.
Mom's cooking suits my taste best.