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顺手
shùnshǒu
Description
“顺手”是说做一件事的时候，很方便地再做另一件事。
"顺手" means doing another thing conveniently while doing one thing.
它也可以说做事情很方便、不别扭。
It can also mean doing things easily and without awkwardness.
Meanings
顺手shùnshǒu
conveniently; while one is at it
你出去的时候，顺手把门关上。
When you go out, please close the door behind you.
顺手shùnshǒu
handy; smooth; easy to use
这支笔我用着很顺手。
This pen is very comfortable for me to use.
顺手shùnshǒu
going smoothly; without a hitch
今天的工作很顺手。
Today's work went smoothly.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
顺 (smooth/along) + 手 (hand), literally 'smooth to the hand'.
- Nuance
顺手 stresses ease of the same hand-motion; 顺便 stresses taking advantage of the trip.
In videos
“我只是想找几本书顺手嘛”
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