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convenient; at one's convenience; excrement; then; even if
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesadjective
convenient; easy; handy
Describes situations or places that save time and effort.
This residential area is close to the subway station, so traveling is very convenient.
This lightweight backpack is perfect for short trips.
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This convenience store is right downstairs, so it's very convenient to buy things.
Mobile payments have made life more convenient.
Travelers praise the convenient service at this train station.
noun
convenient opportunity; spare time
Often used to refer to a good chance to do something quickly.
Please bring me a cup of coffee when you have a spare moment.
I will visit you when I get the chance.
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This local shuttle bus has made travel easier for nearby residents.
Please hand this document to Manager Wang when it's convenient for you.
He helps neighbors look after kids when he has free time.
adjective
informal; simple; casual
Used to describe meals, items, or occasions that are not formal.
Let's just have a simple casual meal for lunch today.
The plain noodles at this noodle shop taste really good.
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We only prepared a casual meal, please forgive us for the poor hospitality.
This kind of portable stationery is suitable for students to use.
He wore casual clothes to a friend's gathering.
noun
excrement; feces or urine
neutralA neutral or slightly formal term for bodily waste.
Doctors need to examine a patient's feces to diagnose their condition.
Pet owners should clean up their pets' excrement in a timely manner.
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This disinfectant can effectively kill bacteria in feces.
Hospitals have specialized equipment for handling medical waste including excrement.
After treatment, excrement can be used as organic fertilizer.
verb
to urinate or defecate
neutralUsed to describe the act of releasing bodily waste.
He suddenly needed to defecate on the road.
Children need adult supervision when urinating in public places.
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This portable toilet makes it easier for outdoor workers to relieve themselves.
Patients who cannot get out of bed after surgery need to use a bedpan to relieve themselves.
A baby's condition of blood in their stool needs prompt medical attention.
adverb
then; just; simply
formalA formal written term used to connect clauses, equivalent to 'then' or 'just' in modern Chinese.
Without full cooperation from all parties, the task cannot be completed smoothly.
It's either windy or rainy these days, so we can't go out at all.
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He rushed over immediately as soon as he heard the news.
As long as you persist and work hard, you will definitely get results.
He finished this sentence and then turned around and left the room.
conjunction
even if; even though
formalUsed to introduce a hypothetical concession, often followed by '是' to emphasize the condition.
As long as we rely on the masses, even the biggest difficulties can be overcome.
Even if the weather is very cold, we still have to finish the task on time.
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Even with so many obstacles, we will not give up.
Even if we fail a thousand times, we will try again.
Even in the most difficult times, we never lost our confidence.