Chinese
suíshǒu
Meaning: conveniently; without extra effort
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

隨手
隨
手
随手
随
手

Example sentences

Please turn off the lights when leaving the room.
離開時請隨手關門。
离开时请随手关门。
Please close the door when you leave.
他隨手拿起一根木棒來防身。
他随手拿起一根木棒来防身。
He picked up a wooden stick to defend himself.

Usage Notes

Implies doing something easily or immediately while doing something else (e.g., closing a door as you pass through).

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