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便于 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
便于biànyúeasy toHSK 4, v, rank #21153, Hard
便于biànyúconvenient forHSK 4, v, rank #21153, Hard
biànyú(bian4yu2) T4
  1. 1easy to
  2. 2convenient for
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March 24, 2026
便于(便於)biànyú(bian4yu2)

便于 (biàn yú) means 'to be convenient for' or 'to make easier.' It is used to indicate that something facilitates an action or makes a process simpler. Commonly found in formal contexts, it often appears in written communications or instructions.

Frequency#21153DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, efficiency and convenience are highly valued, making terms like 便于 significant in communication. It reflects the emphasis on making processes smoother in both personal and professional interactions.

Memory Tip

Think of '便' (biàn) as a 'bend' in a road that makes travel easier. Imagine a 'yu' (鱼 - fish) swimming smoothly because the path is convenient. Together, they form '便于'—a path that makes things easier.

Meanings of 便于

biànyú(bian4yu2)
1easy to
2convenient for
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About 便于

便于Simplified
便於Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#21153Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 便于

Quick Contrast

方便 (fāngbiàn) - use 便于 (biàn yú) when emphasizing facilitation in formal contexts, while 方便 (fāngbiàn) is more general and can refer to convenience in everyday situations.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '便' (biàn) as a 'bend' in a road that makes travel easier. Imagine a 'yu' (鱼 - fish) swimming smoothly because the path is convenient. Together, they form '便于'—a path that makes things easier.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 便于 with 方便 (fāngbiàn), which is more commonly used in everyday conversation. 便于 is often used in written contexts or formal speech, while 方便 is more casual. Ensure the context is appropriate for the use of 便于.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 便于 connects with many other advanced terms related to convenience and efficiency. Focus on how it pairs with verbs to describe processes or actions that are simplified by certain conditions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, efficiency and convenience are highly valued, making terms like 便于 significant in communication. It reflects the emphasis on making processes smoother in both personal and professional interactions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 便于 with 方便. For example, saying '这件事很便于' instead of '这件事很方便' is incorrect. The former is less common in spoken language.

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Component Characters

便biànordinary
HSK 59 strokes亻
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于yúto go
HSK 63 strokes二
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Grammar Patterns of 便于

便于 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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把这张卡放在手边，以____和我们联系。

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Example Sentences for 便于 (9)

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把这张卡放在手边，以便于和我们联系。

bǎ zhè zhāng kǎ fàng zài shǒu biān， ， yǐ biàn yú hé wǒ mén lián。

To make it easier to contact us, keep this card handy.
2
把这幅画挂在便于它显示较好效果的地方.

bǎ zhè fú huà guà zài biàn yú tā xiǎn shì jiào hǎo xiào guǒ de dì fāng.

Hang the picture somewhere where it will show up to advantage.
3
标准尺寸的三脚架可能会不便于使用，用于拍摄低角度的物体时尤其如此。

biāo zhǔn chǐ cùn de sān jiǎo jià kě néng huì bù biàn yú shǐ yòng， ， yòng yú pāi shè dī jiǎo dù de wù tǐ shí yóu qí rú。

Full-size tripods can be awkward, especially if you'reshooting a low-level subject.
4
这本小册子很实用,而且便于查考.

zhè běn xiǎo cè zǐ hěn shí yòng, , ér qiě biàn yú chá.

The booklet is very practical and handy of reference.
5
你也可以选择便于服用的红参片或红参胶囊。

nǐ yě kě yǐ xuǎn zé biàn yú fú yòng de hóng cān piàn huò hóng cān jiāo náng。

You can also take red ginseng in convenient tablet or capsule form.
6
划铅笔线要浅些,便于擦掉.

huá qiān bǐ xiàn yào qiǎn xiē, , biàn yú cā.

Make light pencil lines so that they will erase easily.
7
椅子成排摆放不如成圈摆放便于讨论。

yǐ zǐ chéng pái bǎi fàng bù rú chéng quān bǎi fàng biàn yú tǎo lùn。

Chairs in rows are not as conducive to discussion as chairs arranged in a circle.
8
这种金属线便于卷绕.

zhè zhǒng jīn shǔ xiàn biàn yú juàn rào.

The wire rolled easily.
9
铺了瓷砖的厨房地板便于保洁。

pū le cí zhuān de chú fáng dì bǎn biàn yú bǎo jié。

Tiled kitchen floors are easy to keep clean.

Cultural Notes for 便于

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese business culture, efficiency and convenience are highly valued, making terms like 便于 significant in communication. It reflects the emphasis on making processes smoother in both personal and professional interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 便于

It's more commonly used in formal or written contexts, so in casual conversation, you might prefer 方便.