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The simplified character 顺 (from 順) pairs 川 (river) on the left with 页 (head) on the right. It is a phonosemantic compound where 页 indicates the meaning and 川 gives the sound. The original sense evokes flowing along like water, suggesting smooth, unresisting movement. This extends to obeying, submitting to authority, agreeing, and ensuring things proceed harmoniously without friction.
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请顺序排队。
他顺利通过了考试。
我顺便去买点东西。
这条路很顺畅。
孝顺父母是美德。
顺风时船跑得快。
他顺着指示找到了地方。
为了顺利完成任务，我们加班工作。
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