精简

jīng jiǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to simplify
2. to reduce

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 复杂化 fù zá huà 复杂化 fù zá huà to complicate Means 'to complicate', the opposite of simplifying.: to complicate

Related words

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• 压缩 yā suō 压缩 yā suō to compress; compression To compress or condense; often used when reducing volume or length.: to compress; compression

Synonyms

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• 简化 jiǎn huà 简化 jiǎn huà to simplify Both mean 'to simplify', but 精简 often implies reducing staff or cutting unnecessary parts, while 简化 is more general.: to simplify

Usage notes

Common mistakes

精简 is typically used for streamlining institutions, personnel, or content, not for simplifying abstract concepts like problems. Use 简化 for general simplification.

Example Sentences

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公司决定 精简 人员以降低成本。

The company decided to streamline staff to reduce costs.

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Words Containing 精简

• 精简开支 精简开支 jīng jiǎn kāi zhī: to reduce spending

Child Words of 精简

• 精 精 jīng: essence
• 简 简 jiǎn: simple