taam1 fong1 bin6貪方便贪方便
Jyutpingtaam1 fong1 bin6
Yaletāam fōng bihn
Definition
To opt for convenience; to do something the easy way, often disregarding other factors.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that someone is cutting corners or sacrificing quality for the sake of ease. It is frequently used to explain why someone made a suboptimal choice, such as choosing a closer but worse restaurant or taking a shortcut that might be unsafe.
Examples
He just grabbed a bowl of noodles for the sake of convenience.
Don't just jaywalk because you want to save some trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
to do something sloppily just for convenience
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe genuine efficiency or smart time management, as it specifically highlights a preference for the easiest path rather than the best one.
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Grammar guides
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