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The character "顺", derived from its traditional form "順", is structurally composed of the component "川" meaning river or flow and "頁" meaning head, creating an ideographic association with the idea of something flowing uniformly like water, which initially conveyed meanings of following or obeying. Over time, from classical contexts to modern usage, its semantic range expanded to include concepts such as smoothness, favorable circumstances, and functioning as a preposition indicating direction along something. The simplified form "顺" substitutes "頁" with "页", but the core structural relationship between the components remains integral to the character's interpretation.
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Example Sentences Hide
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。