on the way; conveniently
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadverb
conveniently (by taking advantage of transport already going somewhere)
Specifically refers to catching a ride or sending goods with vehicles, horses, or people who are already traveling to the destination. Often implies saving effort or cost by utilizing existing transport.
I went to the county town for a meeting and gave him a ride back on the way.
This truck was delivering supplies to the disaster area and conveniently brought back a thousand jin of chemical fertilizer on the return trip.
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I'm going to Beijing on business tomorrow; do you need to bring anything? I'll conveniently take it for you on the way.
adverb
on the way; conveniently while passing by
Used when doing something while passing by a place, without making a special trip. Similar to 'since I'm already here/passing by'. Often interchangeable with 顺路 or 顺便.
I stopped by the vegetable market to buy some meat on my way home from work.
When you go home, could you conveniently pick up my package for me on the way?
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Since we're passing by anyway, let's go in and take a look.
adjective
convenient (route); on the way; handy
Describes a route or location that is conveniently situated on the way to another destination, making it easy to stop by without detouring. Can also describe a path that is easy to walk along.
This place is conveniently on the way, so there's no need to make a special trip.
This supermarket is especially convenient to get to; I pass by it every day after work.
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Is it on the way to his house? If it's not convenient to get to, I won't go.