tiện dịp
Definition
- Adverb:
- On the occasion / while having the chance: Used to indicate that an action is performed conveniently or opportunistically when a suitable circumstance arises. It implies taking advantage of an existing opportunity to do something else.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Tiện dịp đi công tác, anh ấy ghé thăm gia đình. (On the occasion of his business trip, he visited his family.)
- Tiện dịp sinh nhật, chúng tôi tổ chức một bữa tiệc nhỏ. (While we have the chance of the birthday, we are organizing a small party.)
- Tiện dịp ra phố, cô ấy mua đồ cho cả tuần. (While having the chance to go downtown, she bought groceries for the whole week.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used to introduce a secondary action that is conveniently accomplished alongside a primary plan or event. It carries a nuance of efficiency and opportunism.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiện thể (adv): while you're at it, conveniently. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Tiện thể, bạn lấy cho tôi tờ báo. (While you're at it, get me the newspaper.)
Synonyms
- Opportunely: at a convenient or appropriate time.
- While one is at it: used to suggest doing something related while engaged in a primary activity.
- Incidentally: used to add a related but less important point.
Related Idioms
- Tiện đây: a similar introductory phrase meaning "while we're on the subject" or "since we're here."
- Tiện đây, tôi xin thông báo một việc. (While we're on the subject, I'd like to announce something.)