方便 (fāngbiàn) — convenient; easy to use

方便 (fāngbiàn)

方便 describes things that are convenient, handy, or easy to do. It can describe locations (交通方便 — convenient transport), actions (这样做比较方便 — this way is more convenient), or be used in polite requests (方便的话… — if it's convenient for you…).

Meanings

1. [adj] Convenient; handy — easy to use, access, or do.
2. [adj] Suitable; appropriate — used in polite questions about whether the time is right.

Example Sentences

这里交通很方便。 Zhèlǐ jiāotōng hěn fāngbiàn. The transport here is very convenient.

用手机支付非常方便。 Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng fāngbiàn. Paying by mobile phone is extremely convenient.

方便的话，你能来一下吗？ Fāngbiàn dehuà, nǐ néng lái yīxià ma? If it's convenient for you, could you come over?

住在学校附近很方便。 Zhù zài xuéxiào fùjìn hěn fāngbiàn. Living near the school is very convenient.

Collocations

Memory Hook

方 means "way/direction" and 便 relates to "ease" — a 方便 thing puts a clear, easy path in front of you.