B1 noun Neutral

流程

/li̯oʊ̯˧˥ ʈʂʰəŋ˧˥/

The sequence of steps or actions involved in a particular process, system, or activity, especially in a professional or industrial setting.

Examples

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1

办签证的流程很复杂。

The process for getting a visa is very complex.

2

我们需要优化生产流程以降低成本。

We need to optimize the production process to reduce costs.

3

你能跟我说下大致的流程吗?

Can you tell me the general process?

Word Family

Noun
流程
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Memory Tip

Flow (流) of the program (程).

Quick Quiz

如果你想申请奖学金,必须遵守申请____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 流程

Examples

1

办签证的流程很复杂。

everyday

The process for getting a visa is very complex.

2

我们需要优化生产流程以降低成本。

formal

We need to optimize the production process to reduce costs.

3

你能跟我说下大致的流程吗?

informal

Can you tell me the general process?

4

实验流程应在报告中详细列出。

academic

The experimental procedure should be detailed in the report.

5

公司正在简化审批流程。

business

The company is simplifying the approval process.

Word Family

Noun
流程

Common Collocations

工作流程 workflow
操作流程 operation procedure
优化流程 optimize process
业务流程 business process
简化流程 simplify process

Common Phrases

流程图

flowchart

自动化流程

automated process

标准流程

SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)

Often Confused With

流程 vs 过程

'过程' is general (a period of time); '流程' focuses on specific, organized steps.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 process diagrams.

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Common Mistakes

Mixing up '流程' with '日程' (schedule).

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Memory Tip

Flow (流) of the program (程).

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Word Origin

From '流' (flow) and '程' (journey/procedure).

Grammar Patterns

按照...流程 简化/优化流程

Quick Quiz

如果你想申请奖学金,必须遵守申请____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 流程

Related Phrases

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