简
HSK 3
简 (jiǎn): simple, terse, succinct
jiǎn
simple, terse, succinct
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Pinyin
jiǎn
HSK Level
Level 3
Characters
1
English Meaning
simple, terse, succinct
How to Write 简 (jiǎn)
简 is written in 13 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.
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Origin of 简
A phono-semantic compound: ⺮ (bamboo) carries the meaning, and 间 hints at the pronunciation.
What 简 is Made Of
简 is built from 2 components:
⺮bamboo
间between, among
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Words Using 简
Common Chinese words that contain 简:
简化
jiǎnhuà
简单
jiǎndān
简历
jiǎnlì
简直
jiǎnzhí
简要
jiǎnyào
简陋
jiǎnlòu
精简
jīngjiǎn
简体字
jiǎntǐzì
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