顺便 (shùn biàn) — in passing; while you're at it; conveniently (doing something without extra effort)
Definition
顺便 means doing something extra while already on one's way or already doing another task — no separate trip. 顺路 is more about the route being convenient; 随手/顺手 stress that the action is done with whatever is at hand.
adverb
in passingwhile you're at itconveniently (doing something without extra effort)
Examples
- 顺便。Nǐ shùn biàn bāng wǒ mǎi píng shuǐ bā.Buy me a bottle of water while you're at it.
- 顺便。Wǒ qù yóu jú shùn biàn gěi nǐ jì le xìn.I went to the post office and mailed the letter for you in passing.
- 顺便。Xià bān hòu wǒ shùn biàn qù chāo shì mǎi le cài.After work I went to the supermarket and bought groceries on the way.
Grammar
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