Definition
省事 (shěng shì) means 'to save trouble' or 'to be hassle-free' — it focuses on avoiding extra effort or steps. It differs from 方便 (fāngbiàn) 'convenient', which is a broader term for ease, and from 便利 (biànlì), which often refers to convenience in logistics or facilities. 省事 is more about reducing bother, not just about ease of use.
verb
to save troubleto simplify matters
adjective
convenienthassle-free
Easily confused
- 声势shēng shìsound-alikefame and influence; prestige; momentum (of a person, event, or group)
Examples
- 省事。Yòng zhège ruǎnjiàn néng shěng shì hěnduō.Using this software can save a lot of trouble.
- 省事。Zìjǐ zuò bǐ mǎi xiànchéng de bìng bù shěng shì.Making it yourself isn't actually less trouble than buying it ready-made.
- 省事，。Zhège bànfǎ zuì shěng shì, wǒmen shìshi kàn.This method is the most convenient — let's give it a try.
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