Chinese

便

bùbiàn
Meaning: inconvenient; short of money
Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

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Handwriting

不
便

Example sentences

Due to the snow, traffic has become very inconvenient.
這所學校位於偏遠山區,交通非常不便。
这所学校位于偏远山区,交通非常不便。
This school is located in a remote mountainous area, and transportation is very inconvenient.
行動不便的老人,生活起居需要有人侍候。
行动不便的老人,生活起居需要有人侍候。
The elderly who have difficulty moving need someone to attend to their daily needs.
路面上的大窟窿給交通帶來了極大的不便。
路面上的大窟窿给交通带来了极大的不便。
The big hole in the road caused great inconvenience to traffic.

Usage Notes

Describes situations that are not handy or suitable, or indicates financial difficulty.

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