顺便

shùn biàn

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Common

Definitions

1. conveniently
2. in passing
3. without much extra effort

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 特地 tè dì 特地 tè dì specially 特地 means purposefully, opposite of doing something in passing.: specially

Register variants

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• 就便 jiù biàn 就便 jiù biàn at sb's convenience Same meaning as 顺便 but more formal.: at sb's convenience

Synonyms

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• 顺手 shùn shǒu 顺手 shùn shǒu easily Both mean doing something conveniently while doing something else.: easily

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in '顺便+V' structure, e.g., 顺便说一下 (by the way).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with 方便 (convenient). 顺便 is an adverb, 方便 is an adjective.

Example Sentences

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你出去的时候， 顺便 帮我买杯咖啡吧。

When you go out, could you pick up a coffee for me?

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Child Words of 顺便

• 便 便 biàn: plain
• 顺 顺 shùn: to obey