🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

顺利航行

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shùnlì hángxíng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Plain-Sailing/ˈpleɪnˌseɪlɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"经过最初的挑战后,接下来的过程是顺利航行。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A situation or process that is easy and without difficulties.

    "Once we got past the initial challenges, it was plain sailing for the rest of the project."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe a smooth and trouble-free experience.

    "After the first few weeks of adjustment, it was plain sailing for her in the new job."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'plain sailing' originates from nautical terminology, where it describes a smooth and easy journey on water. The phrase has evolved to metaphorically represent any situation that is straightforward and uncomplicated, gaining popularity in English literature during the 19th century.

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