考试顺利
kǎoshì shùnlì
Good luck on your exam · trad. 考試順利
考试顺利 (kǎoshì shùnlì) is a common and encouraging phrase used to wish someone good luck on their exam, implying that everything will go smoothly.
What does 考试顺利 (kǎoshì shùnlì) mean?
考试顺利 (kǎoshì shùnlì) means “good luck on your exam” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “exam smooth.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely applicable. It's appropriate for students of all ages. For a more general "good luck" for any event, you can say 祝你好运 (zhù nǐ hǎoyùn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “kow-SHRR SHWUN-lee.” 考 dips (third tone), and 试, 顺 and 利 all fall sharply (fourth tone).
Other ways to say it
- 祝你考试顺利zhù nǐ kǎoshì shùnlìWish you good luck on your exam
- 祝你成功zhù nǐ chénggōngWish you success
- 加油jiāyóuGo for it! / Keep it up!
Examples
明天考试顺利！你一定能行的！
míngtiān kǎoshì shùnlì! nǐ yídìng néngxíng de!
Good luck on your exam tomorrow! You can definitely do it!
祝你考试顺利，考个好成绩！
zhù nǐ kǎoshì shùnlì, kǎo gè hǎo chéngjì!
Wishing you good luck on your exam, get a good score!
他正在准备高考，我们都祝他考试顺利。
tā zhèngzài zhǔnbèi gāokǎo, wǒmen dōu zhù tā kǎoshì shùnlì.
He is preparing for the college entrance exam, we all wish him good luck.
Pro tip: Wishing someone 顺利 implies hoping things go well without obstacles, making it suitable for exams, interviews, or presentations.
Related phrases
毕业快乐 · Congratulations on your graduation恭喜你找到新工作 · Congratulations on your new job退休快乐 · Happy retirement
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