就手 (jiù shǒu) — while you're at it, conveniently (as an extension of another action)
Definition
An idiom meaning 'while you're at it' or 'conveniently' — used to tack a small extra action onto something the listener is already doing. Sits between clauses to link the two actions, similar to 顺便 but a bit more colloquial.
idiom
while you're at itconveniently (as an extension of another action)
Examples
- 就手。Nǐ chū qù de shí hou jiù shǒu bǎ mén guān shàng.When you go out, close the door while you're at it.
- ，就手。Wǒ qù chāo shì mǎi cài, jiù shǒu bāng nǐ dài píng jiàng yóu.I'm going to the supermarket to buy vegetables; I'll bring you a bottle of soy sauce while I'm at it.
- ，就手。Nǐ xià lóu rēng lā jī, jiù shǒu bǎ kuài dì ná shàng lái ba.You're going downstairs to throw out the trash — bring up the package while you're at it.
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