Definition
顺便 (shùn biàn) means 'while you're at it' — doing something as a convenient side task because you're already doing something else. It's the most general word for this idea. 随手 (suí shǒu) is more about doing something quickly and casually with your hands (e.g., turning off a light as you leave), while 顺路 (shùn lù) specifically means 'on the way' because your route passes by a place.
adverb
in passingwhile you're at itconveniently (doing something without extra effort)
Examples
- 顺便。Nǐ shùn biàn bāng wǒ mǎi píng shuǐ ba.Buy me a bottle of water while you're at it.
- 顺便。Wǒ qù yóujú 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 chāoshì mǎi le cài.After work I went to the supermarket and bought groceries on the way.
Grammar
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