顺路

• Pinyin: shùn lù
• Hanzi breakdown: 顺 = 川 + 页 (flow along); 路 = 足 + 各 (foot path)

Meaning

On the way; along the route. As an adverb, conveniently while passing by.

Indicates doing something while traveling to a destination without making a special trip. Expresses convenience and efficiency in combining errands or helping others during a journey.

Examples

1. 我去公司顺路带你一程吧。 I’m heading to the office anyway—want a ride?
2. 你顺路帮我寄一封信好吗。 Since you’re on the way, could you mail a letter for me?
3. 下班顺路去超市买点菜。 On the way home from work, stop by the grocery store and buy some vegetables.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, favors, errands

Tone: friendly

Do Say

• 我正好顺路，帮你捎个东西吧。(I'm going that way anyway; let me bring something for you.)
• 顺路的话就顺便接一下孩子。(If it's on your way, pick up the child while you're at it.)

Don't Say

• 我专门顺路去 — contradictory; 顺路 implies convenience, not making a special trip

Origin & History

顺 (follow/along) + 路 (road)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal