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简化 (jiǎn huà): to simplify

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to simplify
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to simplify

Chinese explanation

  • 把复杂的事物变得简单,减少不必要的部分或步骤,使更容易理解、操作或处理。既可以用于文字、语言、制度、流程等抽象事物,也可以用于具体物品。例如把繁体字改成简体字的过程就是简化
  • 把复杂的手续简化,就是减少环节、让办事更方便。

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HSK 5

suffix indicating change, transformation

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Example sentences

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This report is too long. My boss asked me to simplify it and keep only the most important content.

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To help students understand more easily, the teacher simplified the complex grammar rules into a few simple steps.

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After this mobile app was simplified, even elderly people can use it easily.

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We need to simplify the application process and reduce unnecessary forms and procedures.

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