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简单 (jiǎn dān): simple

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HSK 3adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: simple
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 3

Full definitions

simple
not complicated
simple
uncomplicated
plain
easy to understand or do
naive
simple-minded (of a person)

Chinese explanation

不复杂、容易理解或处理的
结构不繁琐、事情不困难
形容人单纯、不复杂或要求不高
表示粗略、随便，如简单说说。

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HSK 5

bill

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This question is very simple.

He likes a simple lifestyle.

Simply put, we need more time.

This matter is not simple.

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