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方便

fāngbiàn

Description

“方便”常用来说做一件事很容易、不麻烦。

"方便" is commonly used to say that doing something is easy and not troublesome.

它也可以做动词，意思是给别人带来便利。

It can also be used as a verb, meaning to bring convenience to others.

Meanings

方便fāngbiàn

convenient; easy to do

这里坐地铁很方便。

It's very convenient to take the subway here.

方便fāngbiàn

to make things easier; provide convenience

网上买东西方便了大家。

Buying things online has made it easier for everyone.

方便fāngbiàn

suitable or convenient (time/situation)

你现在方便说话吗？

Is it convenient for you to talk now?

Related words

便利容易麻烦方便面便利店

Notes

  • Etymology

    方 (way/method) + 便 (convenient), together meaning easy or handy.

  • Nuance

    also a polite euphemism — 去方便一下 means to use the toilet.

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