粵

趁can3手sau2

can3 sau2chèn shǒu

English

  1. conveniently; without extra trouble
  2. (adverb) conveniently; on the way; on one's way; at one's convenience; in passing; to do something else whilst one is at it (might as well…); (verb) catch this present opportunity or chance, …
  3. convenient; handy
  4. to act quickly; to respond rapidly when the time is right; when the chance is around the corner
  5. at one's convenience

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 趁住方便,及早做某件事
  2. 順手、順便(去做一件事)

Examples

  • 有買趁手!

    Buy when you have the chance!

  • 趁手幫我倒垃圾啦!

    Do me a favour and dump the garbage please. (You are going out anyway.)

  • 入咗大學就趁手揾返個女朋友啦。

    While you're in college, consider getting a girlfriend. ----

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

Report an issue

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