The Chinese word 方便 is a versatile term that can be used in a variety of contexts. It generally means “convenient” or “handy”, and can be used to describe anything that is easy to use or access. For example, you might say that a particular transportation route is 方便 if it is easy to navigate and gets you where you need to go quickly. Alternatively, you might describe a particular tool or gadget as 方便 if it is simple to use and makes your life easier in some way. 方便 can also be used as a polite way to decline an invitation or request, essentially meaning “it’s not convenient for me right now”.
Translation
Adjective: convenient
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们家附近有很多方便店 | wǒmen jiā fùjìn yǒu hěnduō fāngbiàn diàn | There are many convenience stores near our house |
| 这个公寓的位置非常方便，离地铁站只有五分钟的步行路程 | zhège gōngyù de wèizhì fēicháng fāngbiàn, lí dìtiězhàn zhǐyǒu wǔ fēnzhōng de bùxíng lùchéng | The location of this apartment is very convenient, only a five-minute walk from the subway station |
| 为了方便起见，我们可以在这里见面 | wèile fāngbiàn qǐjiàn, wǒmen kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ jiànmiàn | For convenience, we can meet here |
| 这家酒店的服务非常方便，客人可以随时叫醒服务 | zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de fúwù fēicháng fāngbiàn, kèrén kěyǐ suíshí jiàoxǐng fúwù | The service at this hotel is very convenient, guests can request wake-up service at any time |
| 我们需要在机场租一辆车，这样会更加方便 | wǒmen xūyào zài jīchǎng zū yī liàng chē, zhèyàng huì gèngjiā fāngbiàn | We need to rent a car at the airport, it will be more convenient |
HSK
方便 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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