顺手 (shùn shǒu) — (adjective) convenient and easy to handle; handy; (adverb) while one is at it; in passing
Definition
顺手 covers two uses: as an adjective, a tool or method that is 'handy/easy to use' (close to 方便); as an adverb, doing something extra 'while you're at it' — more casual than 顺便 and implies a natural, unforced extra action.
adjective
convenient and easy to handlehandy
adverb
while one is at itin passing
Examples
- 顺手。Zhè zhī bǐ xiě qǐ lái hěn shùn shǒu.This pen writes very smoothly / is very handy.
- 顺手。Nǐ chū qù de shí hou shùn shǒu bǎ lā jī rēng le.Take out the trash when you go out, while you're at it.
- 顺手。Zhè ge ruǎn jiàn yòng qǐ lái hěn shùn shǒu.This software is very convenient to use.
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