seon6 bin2順便顺便
Jyutpingseon6 bin2
Yaleseuhn bín
Definition
By the way; at one's convenience; doing something additionally without much extra effort.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use this to describe an action performed as a minor addition to a primary task, emphasizing that it requires little to no extra effort. It often implies that the speaker is already heading in a certain direction or is already engaged in a specific activity. It is a very common way to make polite requests for small favors.
Examples
Since you are going downstairs to buy things, could you grab me a bottle of water while you are at it?
Related words
Common phrases
to stop by while on the way
to help out while doing something else
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a primary or major task, as it specifically denotes something done as a secondary, incidental action. It is not a synonym for simply doing something easily or quickly.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
