Definition
便当 has two distinct meanings: (1) as a stative verb meaning 'convenient, handy' — this is the original Chinese sense and the one covered by this entry; (2) as a noun meaning 'boxed meal' — a Japanese loanword (bentō) commonly used in Taiwan. Because the POS for this row is 's.v.' (stative verb), the definitions and examples below focus on the 'convenient' sense. Be aware that if you encounter 便当 in a Taiwanese context, it likely refers to a lunchbox rather than convenience.
s.v.
convenienthandy
Examples
- 便当，。Zhège chāoshì de wèizhi hěn biàn dāng, jiù zài wǒ jiā lóu xià.The location of this supermarket is very convenient, right downstairs from my home.
- 便当，。Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biàn dāng, búyòng dài qiánbāo.Paying with a mobile phone is very convenient, no need to carry a wallet.
- 便当，。Zhù zài zhèlǐ hěn biàn dāng, fùjìn yǒu dìtiě zhàn hé shāngdiàn.Living here is very convenient, there are subway stations and shops nearby.
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