顺手

順手

shùnshǒu

adjective HSK 7-9 #14,618

Meanings

1 smooth
2 handy
3 convenient
4 while one is at it

Characters

Literally 'smooth to the hand' - easy to use, or done in passing

Examples

HSK 3

这把刀用起来很顺手。

Zhè bǎ dāo yòng qǐlái hěn shùnshǒu.

This knife is very handy to use.

HSK 4

你出门的时候顺手把垃圾带下去。

Nǐ chūmén de shíhou shùnshǒu bǎ lājī dài xiàqù.

Take the trash down with you when you go out.

Tips

usage

顺手 has two uses: (1) describing a tool/task as smooth and handy - 用起来很顺手; (2) doing something casually in passing - 顺手关门 (close the door while you're at it). Similar to 顺便 but more about physical actions.

Stroke Order

顺 shùn

手 shǒu