HSK 6
便于
biànyú
easy to
Structure
Condition/Action + 便于 + Target Action (Verb/Verb Phrase)
How it works
The word '便于' is a formal verb used to indicate that an action or condition makes it easy, convenient, or favorable to perform a subsequent task. It is typically used in written Chinese or formal speech to link a method/state with its positive outcome.
Examples
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Wèile biànyú bǎoguǎn, qǐng jiāng zhèxiē wénjiàn àn rìqī fēnlèi.
To make storage easier, please classify these documents by date.
这种包装折叠起来很方便，更便于携带。
Zhè zhǒng bāozhuāng zhédié qǐlái hěn fāngbiàn, gèng biànyú xiédài.
This packaging folds easily, making it more convenient to carry.
政府改善了道路状况，以便于村民出行。
Zhèngfǔ gǎishànle dàolù zhuàngkuàng, yǐ biànyú cūnmín chūxíng.
The government improved the road conditions to facilitate the villagers' travel.
Common mistakes
Users often confuse '便于' (biànyú) with '方便' (fāngbiàn); while '方便' can be an adjective meaning 'convenient', '便于' must be followed by a verb phrase indicating the purpose.
Tip
Think of '便于' as 'so as to make it easier to...' It is frequently preceded by '为了' (wèile) or '以' (yǐ) to express purpose.
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