方便

fāngbiàn

adjective HSK 2 #2,451

Meanings

坐地铁很方便。

Zuò dìtiě hěn fāngbiàn.

Taking the subway is very convenient.

你什么时候方便？

Nǐ shénme shíhou fāngbiàn?

When is convenient for you?

这里交通很方便。

Zhèlǐ jiāotōng hěn fāngbiàn.

The transportation here is very convenient.

usage

方便 is also a polite euphemism for going to the bathroom. 我去方便一下 means 'I need to use the restroom.'

grammar

Often used in the pattern 你方便吗？(Is it convenient for you?) to politely ask if someone is available.

方 fāng

便 biàn