English–Chinese

“handy” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshùn shǒu

Example

这把刀很顺手，我很喜欢。zhè bǎ dāo hěn shùn shǒu wǒ hěn xǐ huān

This knife is very handy, and I really like it.

Illustration for 顺手 (handy)

How to say “handy” in Chinese

“Handy” in Chinese is 顺手 (shùn shǒu).

The hand finds a natural path, so movements stay steady and the job takes little effort.

Full entry for 顺手: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 顺手

这款软件更新后，使用起来很顺手。zhè kuǎn ruǎn jiàn gēng xīn hòu shǐ yòng qǐ lái hěn shùn shǒu

After the software update, this software is very easy to use.

Tips for using 顺手

  • A familiar tool can fit this description even when it is not advanced, while a sophisticated tool may fail to fit if its controls feel awkward.

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