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自便

zìbiàn
verb #9,715

Meanings

  1. 1 to do as one pleases; to suit oneself
  2. 2 help yourself; feel free

Characters

自
zì
self; oneself
便
biàn
convenient; as one wishes
Literally 'self-convenience' - do what is convenient for yourself.

Examples

HSK 1
你想走就走吧，请自便。
Nǐ xiǎng zǒu jiù zǒu ba, qǐng zìbiàn.
If you want to leave, go ahead - suit yourself.
HSK 2
午饭大家自便。
Wǔfàn dàjiā zìbiàn.
Everyone can sort out lunch on their own.
HSK 5
请自便，不用客气。
Qǐng zìbiàn, bùyòng kèqi.
Please help yourself, no need to be polite.

Tips

usage
请自便 can be genuinely hospitable ('help yourself!') or dismissive ('suit yourself, I don't care'). Tone of voice and context determine which meaning is intended. Similar to 随便 but more formal.

Stroke Order

自 zì
便 biàn