How to Say ‘Smooth’ in Simplified Chinese
顺口
shùn kǒu
[shoon-koh]
💬 Usage Tip: [顺口] for food and drinks means "easy and pleasant to eat or drink," not literally "smooth mouth." You'll also hear [这酒很顺口] for alcohol that goes down easily.
Phrase Breakdown
顺口
shùn kǒu
[shoon-koh]
smooth and easy to drink
Describes a drink that tastes mild, balanced, and easy to enjoy.
这杯咖啡很顺口，我很喜欢。
This coffee is very smooth, and I like it a lot.
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