粵

順seon6手sau2

simp顺手
seon6 sau2shùn shǒu

English

  1. as an incidental action while doing sth else; while one is at it; in passing
  2. used to describe an action or task that doesn't take much extra effort while doing something else, something that can be easily done in the course of things
  3. smooth; easy; without difficulty

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 表示一件事可以輕易咁喺做另一件事期間或者之後做埋,唔需要特登去做,亦唔會好麻煩或者困難

Examples

  • 唔該順手閂門。

    Please close the door by the way.

  • 你順手拎封信去寄吖。

    Please post the letter as you are going out.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

Report an issue

Spotted a wrong reading, definition, or example? Tell us — it helps everyone.