1. suitable for one's needs or easy to use
方便的；便利的；合宜的
The hotel's location is very convenient for tourists.
這間酒店的位置對遊客來說非常方便。
Online banking is a convenient way to manage your finances.
網路銀行是管理財務的便利方式。
Convenient Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
convenient
adjective
快速理解
What does "Convenient" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Convenient"?
形容某事物容易取得、使用或安排，能節省時間或精力。
- 1
方便實用
EN: suitable for your purposes and causing no difficulty
翻譯: 適合你的目的且不造成困難的
- 2
省時省力
EN: saving time or effort
翻譯: 能節省時間或精力的
- 3
位置便利
EN: located near and easy to get to
翻譯: 位置靠近且容易到達的
- 4
時機合宜
EN: happening at a time that is suitable for you
翻譯: 發生在對你而言合適的時間的
小提醒：注意：中文常說「對...很方便」，但英文是「convenient for someone」或「convenient to do something」，例如 "Is 3 PM convenient for you?" 或 "It's convenient to shop online."
發音（How to Pronounce "Convenient" in English）
How to pronounce "Convenient" in English?"Convenient" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Convenient" from YouTube Videos
How teachers can help kids find their political voices | Sydney Chaffee
TED
“I know it would be easier if their critical thinking skills manifested in more convenient ways -- on their essays or their standardized tests -- I get it -- but convenience and justice do not often go hand in hand, And when our kids learn to think critically about the world around them, they become the kinds of engaged citizens who will recognize and question injustice when they see it and work to do something about it.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Convenient"?How does "Convenient" change by context?
2. involving little trouble or effort
省事的；省力的；不費事的
It's convenient to have a grocery store right next door.
隔壁就有雜貨店，真是省事。
She chose the most convenient route to avoid traffic.
她選擇了最省力的路線以避開交通堵塞。
3. occurring at a suitable or opportune time
適時的；合時宜的
The meeting was scheduled for a convenient time for everyone.
會議安排在對每個人都合適的時間。
His arrival was very convenient, as we needed extra help.
他的到來非常及時，因為我們正需要額外人手。
4. self-serving or expedient, often disregarding principles
（常指為私利）圖方便的；投機取巧的
He made a convenient excuse to avoid the difficult task.
他找了個方便的藉口來逃避這項困難的任務。
Politicians often take the convenient path rather than the right one.
政客們常選擇投機取巧的道路，而非正確的道路。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Convenient"?How to make natural sentences with "Convenient"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| convenient + for + noun/pronoun | 對…來說方便 | The location is convenient for me. (這個地點對我來說很方便。) |
| convenient + to + verb (base form) | 方便做… | It's convenient to shop online. (網上購物很方便。) |
| It is convenient + that-clause | …是方便的 | It is convenient that the store is open 24 hours. (這家店24小時營業很方便。) |
| find + something + convenient | 覺得…方便 | I find the new schedule very convenient. (我覺得新的時間表非常方便。) |
| at + someone's + convenience | 在某人方便的時候 | Please reply at your earliest convenience. (請在您方便時儘早回覆。) |
| make + it + convenient + to + verb | 使…變得方便做 | The app makes it convenient to pay bills. (這個應用程式讓付帳單變得很方便。) |
用法說明
How is "Convenient" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Convenient"?
convenient for doing vs convenient to do
- convenient for doing 強調某物或某個情況「適合於做某事」，焦點在於「用途」或「場合」。
- convenient to do 強調做某個動作「很方便」，焦點在於「動作」本身的便利性。
- 在描述地點或設施時，兩者常可互換，但 convenient for doing 更正式、更書面化。
- 在描述時間或安排時，通常使用 convenient to do 或 convenient for someone to do。 EN: This tool is convenient for opening packages. 翻譯: 這個工具很方便用來拆包裹。
EN:It's convenient to open packages with this tool.
翻譯:用這個工具拆包裹很方便。
EN:The park is convenient for taking a walk after dinner.
翻譯:這個公園很適合晚飯後散步。
EN:It's convenient to take a walk in the park after dinner.
翻譯:晚飯後在公園散步很方便。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述「做某事很方便」時，使用 convenient to do 更為自然且通用。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Convenient" and similar words?How to choose "Convenient" vs alternatives?
convenient vs handy
convenient 強調時間、地點或情況上的便利性；handy 則更側重物品的便於使用、攜帶或取得。
convenient vs practical
convenient 側重於省時省力的便利感；practical 強調實用、有效或合乎實際需求。
convenient vs suitable
convenient 強調對某人而言方便、省事；suitable 強調符合要求、目的或場合的適宜性。
口語用法
How is "Convenient" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Convenient"?
引述
在引述他人的話或想法時，常用來表示某件事對說話者或他人來說很方便。 EN: She said it would be convenient if we could meet at the station. 翻譯: 她說如果我們能在車站見面會很方便。
EN:He thought working from home was the most convenient arrangement.
翻譯:他認為在家工作是最方便的安排了。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與「so」、「really」、「extremely」等副詞連用，以加強語氣，表達極度的便利性。 EN: This app is so convenient for ordering food. 翻譯: 這個應用程式點餐超方便的。
EN:Having a 24-hour store nearby is really convenient.
翻譯:附近有間24小時商店真的很方便。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用「It's convenient...」作為開頭，為後續的解釋爭取時間。 EN: It's convenient... you know, because I don't have to commute anymore. 翻譯: 這很方便…你知道的，因為我不用再通勤了。
EN:Well, it's convenient... let me think, it saves a lot of time.
翻譯:嗯，這很方便…讓我想想，它節省了很多時間。
注意：在正式書寫中（如報告、論文），應避免使用過於口語化的強調詞（如「so convenient」）或停頓填充的結構，建議使用更精確、正式的表述，例如「highly practical」、「advantageous」或「offers considerable convenience」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Convenient"?What fixed phrases with "Convenient" should I remember?
convenient for
convenient for [person/activity]
對（某人/某活動）方便
convenient time
at a convenient time
在方便的時間
convenient location
in a convenient location
在方便的地點
convenient way
a convenient way to
方便的方法
convenient excuse
a convenient excuse
方便的藉口
convenient option
a convenient option
方便的選擇
convenient for everyone
convenient for everyone
對每個人都方便
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Convenient"?Which "Convenient" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I am convenient to meet tomorrow.
✓It is convenient for me to meet tomorrow.
「convenient」描述的是情況、時間或地點的便利性，而不是人的感受。主詞通常用「it」來指代情況，或用事物本身當主詞。
×This location is very convenience.
✓This location is very convenient.
混淆了形容詞「convenient」和名詞「convenience」。描述事物的便利性時，應使用形容詞「convenient」。
×Let's meet at a convenient time for you.
✓Let's meet at a time that is convenient for you.
雖然語意可理解，但「a convenient time for you」是常見但較不正式的說法。更自然、清晰的說法是使用關係子句「a time that is convenient for you」。
×The hotel is convenient to the airport.
✓The hotel is convenient for the airport. / The hotel is conveniently located near the airport.
使用「convenient to + 地點」是常見錯誤。正確的介系詞搭配是「convenient for + (某人/目的)」或使用「conveniently located near/in...」來描述地理位置。
×It's not convenient to me.
✓It's not convenient for me.
表達「對某人方便」時，應使用介系詞「for」，而不是「to」。
×This app makes life more convenient.
✓This app makes life more convenient. (可接受但較籠統) / This app adds a lot of convenience to daily life.
「make life more convenient」語法正確，但過於常見且籠統。在寫作或更精確的表達中，可以考慮使用「adds convenience to...」或更具體的描述，以提升語言品質。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Convenient"?What are tense/participle forms of "Convenient"?