没想到这回还挺顺利的
“I didn't expect it to go so smoothly this time.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
谁呀
“Who is it?”
没想到 这回 还挺 顺利 的
“I didn't expect it to go so smoothly this time.”
是啊
“Yeah.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese culture places high value on processes unfolding without friction or bureaucratic hurdles, making '顺利' a frequent topic of celebration and well-wishes.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
unexpectedly / did not expect
Used at the beginning of a clause to introduce a surprising or unanticipated outcome.
quite smooth / went very well
Common collocation to describe that a plan, task, or event met with no significant obstacles.
Affirms the descriptive state of the situation being smooth and reinforces the speaker's assessment.
