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便于 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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便于
biànyú
easy to
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, rank #21153, Medium
便于
biànyú
convenient for
HSK 4, v, 12 strokes, rank #21153, Medium
biànyú(bian4yu2)bian yu T4
1easy to
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.
Strokes12Frequency#21153DifficultyMedium
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
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#21153Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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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.
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.
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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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.
When to use 便于
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.
便于 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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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.
