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顺势

shùn shì
HSK 7

English Meaning

to take advantage; to seize an opportunity; in passing; without taking extra trouble; conveniently

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顺势而为 讨个彩头罢了
HSK 7 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not read too much into my move; I am just testing the waters and want a bit of luck.”

1. PREVIOUS

戚九又想在这地界做点小买卖

“and that I'd like to do some small business here,”

“I'm just riding the momentum and seeking a lucky start.”

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正可谓大政无商不活

“As the saying goes, politics cannot stay afloat without commerce.”

《家业》 · business_and_trade
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顺势而为罢了
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not blame me for plotting; I simply took advantage of the situation.”

1. PREVIOUS

不过是恰逢其会

“It was just a matter of seizing the opportunity”

2. TARGET TURN 顺势而为罢了

“and going with the flow.”

3. NEXT

当年在东宫

“Back in the Eastern Palace,”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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我等便顺势而为吧
HSK 5 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

天命如此

“It is destiny.”

“Let us just go with the flow.”

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又咳起来了

“You're coughing again?”

《佳偶天成》 · historical_and_court
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