Meaning of 便于
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- easy to; convenient for
How to use 便于
便于 is a formal, written-style verb. It is followed by another verb or verb phrase that names what becomes easier. Example: 这样写便于记忆。(Zhèyàng xiě biànyú jìyì.) Writing it this way makes it easier to remember.
便 (biàn) is the 便 in 方便 (fāngbiàn), convenient, and 于 (yú) means "for" or "to." Put them together and 便于 means "convenient for" doing something.
Common mistake: Learners often read 便 as pián because of 便宜 (piányi), but in 便于 it is always biàn, fourth tone. Also, do not put a noun right after 便于 the way you might with 方便. It needs a verb, as in 便于管理 (biànyú guǎnlǐ), easy to manage.
便于 in example sentences
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便 biàn · plain · 9 strokes
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于 yú · to go · 3 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 便于.
| 随便 | suíbiàn | as one wishes; as one pleases |
| 方便 | fāngbiàn | convenient; suitable; to facilitate; to make things easy |
| 便宜 | piányi | convenient |
| 等于 | děngyú | to equal; to be tantamount to |
| 方便面 | fāngbiànmiàn | instant noodles |
| 终于 | zhōngyú | at last; in the end |
| 属于 | shǔyú | to belong to; to fall under (a category) |
| 由于 | yóuyú | due to; as a result of |
| 关于 | guānyú | pertaining to; concerning |
| 对于 | duìyú | regarding; as far as (sth) is concerned; with regard to |
| 于是 | yúshì | thereupon; as a result; consequently; thus; hence |
| 处于 | chǔyú | to be in (some state, position, or condition) |
Questions about 便于
What does 便于 mean?
便于 (biànyú) means "easy to; convenient for" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 便于?
便于 is made of 2 characters: 便 (9 strokes), 于 (3 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 便于 an HSK word?
Yes. 便于 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 便于 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 便于 is written 便於.
What is the difference between 便于 and 方便?
方便 can be an adjective, as in 很方便 (hěn fāngbiàn), very convenient. 便于 is only a verb meaning "easy to" and must be followed by an action. It also sounds more formal than 方便.
Can I use 便于 in everyday conversation?
It is more common in writing, instructions, and formal speech. In casual talk people usually say 方便 or 容易 (róngyì), easy. For example, 好记 (hǎo jì) is a casual way to say "easy to remember."