Mandarin Word of the Day
方便
/fangBIAN/ • adjective (also used as a verb) — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: convenient; suitable or easy to do; can also mean 'to be free/available' in casual speech
Examples
- 现在去超市很方便。
(It's very convenient to go to the supermarket now.) - 你什么时候方便来？
(When is it convenient for you to come?) - 这个手机的功能很方便。
(The features of this phone are very convenient.)
Synonyms
- 便利
- 便捷
- 省事
Use 方便 to describe things that make life easier (交通方便, 使用方便). It can also be used to ask about someone's availability (你方便吗？ / 你什么时候方便？). In casual speech, 不方便 or 很方便 are common. Note: in some contexts 去方便 can be a euphemism for using the restroom, so avoid using that phrasing in formal situations.
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