顺手

• Pinyin: shùn shǒu
• Desglose de hanzi: 顺 = 川 + 页 (flow smoothly); 手 = 手 (hand)

Significado

De paso; fácilmente; que resulta cómodo de usar.

Describes doing something easily while already engaged in another activity, or tools that feel comfortable to use. Can also describe habitual actions done without thinking, sometimes with negative connotations like petty theft.

Ejemplos

1. 这把刀用起来很顺手。
2. 他顺手关上了门。
3. 请顺手把垃圾带下楼。

Guía de uso

Contexto: daily activities, tools, convenience

Tono: casual

Correcto

• 新键盘用了几天就顺手了。(After using the new keyboard for a few days, it feels comfortable.)
• 出门时顺手把灯关了。(Turn off the lights conveniently when you leave.)

Incorrecto

• 我很顺手地难过 — 顺手 is for physical actions and convenience, not emotional states

Origen e historia

顺 (smooth/along) + 手 (hand)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal