How to say “while you're at it” in Chinese with 顺便
Subj. ＋Verb Phrase 1，顺便 (shùnbiàn) + Verb Phrase 2
Expressing "while you're at it" with "顺便 (shùnbiàn)"
Subj. ＋Verb Phrase 1，顺便 (shùnbiàn) + Verb Phrase 2
HSK 5AdverbsExpressing "while you're at it" with "顺便 (shùnbiàn)"
Rule structure
顺便 (shùnbiàn) is an adverb meaning "conveniently, in passing, while you’re at it". It indicates doing something additional without extra effort because you are already doing something related.
Rule structure
顺便 (shùnbiàn) is an adverb meaning "conveniently, in passing, while you’re at it". It indicates doing something additional without extra effort because you are already doing something related.
Examples
你去超市的时候，顺便帮我买瓶牛奶。
Nǐ qù chāoshì de shíhòu, shùnbiàn bāng wǒ mǎi píng niúnǎi.
When you go to the supermarket, while you’re at it, buy me a bottle of milk.
Examples
你去超市的时候，顺便帮我买瓶牛奶。
Nǐ qù chāoshì de shíhòu, shùnbiàn bāng wǒ mǎi píng niúnǎi.
When you go to the supermarket, while you’re at it, buy me a bottle of milk.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "while you're at it" with "顺便 (shùnbiàn)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. ＋Verb Phrase 1，顺便 (shùnbiàn) + Verb Phrase 2. For example: 你去超市的时候，顺便帮我买瓶牛奶。 — “When you go to the supermarket, while you’re at it, buy me a bottle of milk.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你去超市的时候，顺便帮我买瓶牛奶。 — “When you go to the supermarket, while you’re at it, buy me a bottle of milk.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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