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一帆风顺

Word · IdiomTraditional一帆風順

smooth sailing; all plain sailing

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

idiom

smooth sailing; proceed without a hitch

formal

Used to describe a process, journey, or undertaking that goes exceptionally well from start to finish, with no obstacles or setbacks. Often used as a blessing or well-wish.

Zhù祝
nín您
lǚ旅
tú途
yī一
fān帆
fēnɡ风
shùn顺
 !

May your journey be smooth sailing!

Xī希
wànɡ望
nǐ你
de的
xīn新
shì事
yè业
nénɡ能
ɡòu够
yī一
fān帆
fēnɡ风
shùn顺
 。

I hope your new business venture proceeds smoothly.

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Tā他
de的
jìn晋
shēnɡ升
zhī之
lù路
bìnɡ并
fēi非
zǒnɡ总
shì是
yī一
fān帆
fēnɡ风
shùn顺
de的
 。

His path to promotion has not always been smooth sailing.