流利

• 拼音: liú lì
• 汉字拆解: 流 (liú) — to flow; 利 (lì) — smooth, sharp, beneficial

含义

Fluent; flowing smoothly. Describes language ability that is smooth and natural.

Almost exclusively used to describe language proficiency — speaking, reading, or writing in a smooth, effortless manner. Can occasionally describe writing style. Commonly paired with 地 as an adverb: 流利地说。

例句

1. 她的中文说得很流利。
2. 他能流利地说三种语言。
3. 我希望以后能流利地说英语。

用法指南

语境: language learning, compliment

语气: positive

正确说法

• 你的汉语说得真流利！(Your Chinese is really fluent!)
• 她英语很流利。(Her English is very fluent.)

错误说法

• 不要说'他走路很流利' (Don't use 流利 for physical movements — it's only for language; use 顺畅 or 自然 instead)

起源与历史

Compound of 流 (to flow) and 利 (smooth, sharp). Together they create the image of speech flowing smoothly without obstruction.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal