Definition
随手 (suí shǒu) means doing something conveniently as a small extra task while already doing something else, often with a quick hand motion (e.g., closing a door as you leave). It's similar to 顺便 (shùn biàn), but 顺手 emphasizes the physical ease or handiness of the action, while 顺便 focuses on saving time or effort by combining tasks. 顺路 (shùn lù) specifically means 'on the way' geographically.
adverb
convenientlywithout extra trouble (doing something as a small extra task while occupied with something else)
Examples
- 随手。Nǐ chū mén de shíhou suí shǒu dài yì bǎ sǎn.When you go out, conveniently bring an umbrella.
- 随手。Tā suí shǒu mǎi le liǎng píng shuǐ huí lái.He bought two bottles of water on the way back.
- 随手，。Qǐng suí shǒu bǎ mén guān shàng, xièxie.Please close the door on your way out, thanks.
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