一帆风顺

yī fān fēng shùn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Uncommon

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Definitions

1. propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom)
2. plain sailing
3. to go smoothly
4. have a nice trip!

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 坎坷 kǎn kě 坎坷 kǎn kě bumpy (of a road) 人生道路～。: bumpy (of a road)

Related words

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• 一路顺风 yī lù shùn fēng 一路顺风 yī lù shùn fēng to have a pleasant journey (idiom) 送别时对旅行者的祝福。: to have a pleasant journey (idiom)

Synonyms

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• 顺利 shùn lì 顺利 shùn lì smoothly; without a hitch 事情进展得～。: smoothly; without a hitch

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 祝 (zhù) to wish someone a smooth journey or endeavor: 祝你一帆风顺！

Formality

This idiom carries a slightly formal and literary tone, more common in written well-wishes than casual speech.

Example Sentences

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祝你旅途 一帆风顺 。

Wishing you a smooth journey.

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Child Words of 一帆风顺

• 一 一 yī: one
• 帆 帆 fān: sail
• 顺 顺 shùn: to obey
• 风 风 fēng: wind