随便 suíbiàn as one pleases
as one pleases; informal; random; casual
How to remember 随便: 随 follow + 便 convenient = as one pleases.
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How it is used
- 'As you like / whatever / casually' - 随便坐 (suíbiàn zuò) sit wherever; 随便你 (suíbiàn nǐ) up to you; 随便吃点 (suíbiàn chī diǎn) just grab a bite.
- Also negative 'careless/thoughtless': 说话太随便 (shuōhuà tài suíbiàn) too flippant in speech.
- Answering 'what do you want?' with just 随便 can sound indifferent or hard to please - use with care socially.
Example sentences
- 随便坐。 Suíbiàn zuò.Sit wherever you like.
- 他的穿着很随便。 Tā de chuānzhuó hěn suíbiàn.He is dressed very casually.
- 您可以随便去哪儿。 Nín kěyǐ suíbiàn qù nǎér.You may go anywhere.