Definition
就手 is an adverb meaning 'while you're at it' or 'conveniently, without extra effort'. It describes doing something as a natural extension of another action, often because it's convenient or takes little extra time. You use it when you're already doing something and decide to do something else at the same time, like turning off the lights when leaving a room. It's a colloquial, practical word.
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while you're at itconveniently (as an extension of another action)
Examples
- 就手。Nǐ chūqù de shíhou jiù shǒu bǎ mén guān shàng.When you go out, close the door while you're at it.
- ，就手。Wǒ qù chāoshì mǎi cài, jiù shǒu bāng nǐ dài píng jiàngyóu.I'm going to the supermarket to buy vegetables; I'll bring you a bottle of soy sauce while I'm at it.
- ，就手。Nǐ xià lóu rēng lājī, jiù shǒu bǎ kuàidì ná shànglái ba.You're going downstairs to throw out the trash — bring up the package while you're at it.
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