expedient in Chinese
expedient in Chinese is 便宜 — expedient means convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
expedient in Chinese
便宜
Pronounced: biàn yí
Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.
What does "expedient" mean?
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adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
"It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election."
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noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.
"They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem."
expedient in a sentence
- It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election.
- They resorted to legal expedients rather than fixing the underlying problem.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "expedient" in Chinese?
"expedient" in Chinese is 便宜. expedient means: Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
How do you pronounce 便宜?
"expedient" in Chinese is 便宜, pronounced "biàn yí".
How do you use "expedient" in a sentence?
Example: "It was politically expedient to avoid the issue before the election." In Chinese, "expedient" is 便宜.
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