顺路 shùnlù by the way
by the way; while out doing something else; conveniently
How to remember 顺路: 顺 to submit to + 路 road = by the way.
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How it is used
- On the way / without a detour - 顺路帮我寄个信 (shùnlù bāng wǒ jì ge xìn) mail this for me on your way.
- Means something is convenient because it's along your existing route; also 'the route is direct/convenient'.
- Colloquial; similar to 顺便 (shùnbiàn, 'while at it') but 顺路 specifically ties to travel path/direction.