How to Say ‘But smoother’ in Simplified Chinese
不过更顺
bù guò gèng shùn
[boo gwaw geng shoon]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often leaves out obvious words, so [不过更顺] is short for something like "but this way is smoother." This kind of clipped comment is very common in spoken route talk.
Phrase Breakdown
不过
bù guò
[boo gwaw]
however; but
Used to soften disagreement and add a different consideration.
这条路远一点，不过更顺。
This road is a bit farther, but it’s smoother.
更
gèng
[geng]
more; even more
Here, 更 compares this route with another and says it is smoother.
走高架可能更顺。
Taking the elevated road may be smoother.
顺
shùn
[shoon]
smooth; flowing well
顺 here means traffic is moving more easily, with fewer stops.
虽然远一点，不过更顺。
Although it’s a bit farther, it’s smoother.
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