简短

简短簡短 jiǎn duǎn ㄐㄧㄢˇ ㄉㄨㄢˇ gaan2 dyun2 HSK 7-9

  • brief (statement, summary etc)
  • briefly
  • brevity

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 简 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我们简短地谈了谈。 We spoke briefly.
  • 他的演讲简短且切中要害。 His speech was short and to the point.
  • 你能簡短地介紹一下你自己嗎? Could you give us a brief introduction of yourself?
  • 你回答得這麼簡短,不覺得有點沒禮貌嗎? Don't you think it's rude to give people such a curt reply like that?

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