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顺势

HSK 7-9

shùnshì

take advantage of the trend; follow the momentum

Alternative translations

  • sans se déranger

Explanation

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

Examples

他顺势接住了球。

Tā shùnshì jiē zhe qiú.

He caught the ball by taking advantage of the situation.

她顺势而为,抓住了这个机会。

Tā shùnshì ér wéi, zhuā zhǎng le zhège huǒjī.

She seized the opportunity by going with the flow.