简易

jiǎn yì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. simple and easy
2. simplistic
3. simplicity

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 复杂 fù zá 复杂 fù zá complicated complex; opposite of simple: complicated

Synonyms

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• 简单 jiǎn dān 简单 jiǎn dān simple used when something is uncomplicated or not complex: simple
• 容易 róng yì 容易 róng yì easy; straightforward used when something is easy to do: easy; straightforward

Usage notes

Common mistakes

简易 is not used to describe people; use 头脑简单 for 'simple-minded' instead.

Formality

Slightly more formal than 简单, often used in instructions or official contexts.

Example Sentences

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这是一个 简易 的解决方法。

This is a simple and easy solution.

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Words Containing 简易

• 简易棚 简易棚 jiǎn yì péng: makeshift shelter
• 简易爆炸装置 简易爆炸装置 jiǎn yì bào zhà zhuāng zhì: improvised explosive device (IED)

Child Words of 简易

• 简 简 jiǎn: simple