随手

suí shǒu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. conveniently
2. without extra trouble
3. while doing it
4. in passing

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 特意 tè yì 特意 tè yì specially Means intentionally or on purpose, opposite of doing something casually.: specially

Synonyms

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• 顺便 shùn biàn 顺便 shùn biàn conveniently Used when doing something conveniently alongside another action.: conveniently
• 顺手 shùn shǒu 顺手 shùn shǒu easily Often interchangeable, meaning handily or without extra effort.: easily

Usage notes

Collocations

随手 is often used with verbs like 关, 拿, 写 to indicate doing something casually while at it.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 随手 with 顺手: 随手 is an adverb meaning 'in passing', while 顺手 can be an adjective meaning 'smoothly' or 'conveniently'.

Example Sentences

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请 随手 关门。

Please close the door behind you.

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Child Words of 随手

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 随 随 suí: to follow