简洁

jiǎn jié

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. concise
2. succinct
3. pithy

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 繁琐 fán suǒ 繁琐 fán suǒ many and complicated 指复杂、不简洁: many and complicated

Related words

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• 精炼 jīng liàn 精炼 jīng liàn to refine (a substance) 指文章等简洁有力: to refine (a substance)

Synonyms

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• 简练 jiǎn liàn 简练 jiǎn liàn terse 指语言或文字简洁精炼: terse
• 简明 jiǎn míng 简明 jiǎn míng simple and clear 指简单明白: simple and clear

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with words like 语言 (language), 文字 (writing), 风格 (style).

Common mistakes

Not typically used for objects or appearances; use 简单 (jiǎndān) for physical simplicity.

Example Sentences

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他的回答非常 简洁 。

His answer was very concise.

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Child Words of 简洁

• 洁 洁 jié: clean
• 简 简 jiǎn: simple