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顺手
shùn shǒu
Meaning
- as an incidental action while doing sth else; while one is at it; in passing
- smooth; easy; without difficulty
Definition
表示做事顺利、没有阻碍；或指随手、顺便；也形容工具等使用起来方便。
Smoothly, without difficulty; conveniently; handy; offhand.
Usage
可作副词或形容词，常用于描述动作的顺利程度或做事的方便性。
Can be used as an adverb or adjective, commonly to describe the smoothness of an action or the convenience of doing something.
Examples
- 1 这件事做得很顺手。(This matter was handled smoothly.)
- 2 他顺手关上了门。(He closed the door casually.)
- 3 这把刀用起来很顺手。(This knife is very handy to use.)
- 4 今天运气不错，做什么都很顺手。(Today is lucky; everything goes smoothly.)
- 5 他顺手拿起一本书看了起来。(He casually picked up a book and started reading.)
- 6 搬家时，他顺手把旧家具处理了。(When moving, he conveniently disposed of the old furniture.)
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