流利

liú lì

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. fluent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 生硬 shēng yìng 生硬 shēng yìng stiff stiff or awkward, opposite of fluent in expression: stiff

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly pairs with verbs like 說 (speak) or 講 (talk): 說得流利 (speak fluently).

Common mistakes

流利 only describes language proficiency, not physical movement. Use 流暢 (liúchàng) for smooth flow of ideas or writing.

Example Sentences

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他的中文說得很 流利 。

He speaks Chinese very fluently.

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Child Words of 流利

• 利 利 lì: sharp
• 流 流 liú: to flow