Chinese
jiǎndān
Meaning: simple; easy; uncomplicated
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

簡單
簡
單
简单
简
单

Example sentences

This math problem is very simple.
這款手機的特點是操作簡單。
这款手机的特点是操作简单。
The main feature of this phone is that it is simple to operate.
問題並非那麼簡單
问题并非那么简单
The problem is not that simple.
他們的婚禮在簡單而隆重的儀式中完成。
他们的婚礼在简单而隆重的仪式中完成。
Their wedding was completed in a simple and grand ceremony.
這台機器操作起來非常簡單。
这台机器操作起来非常简单。
This machine is very simple to operate.
這台機器的操作非常簡單。
这台机器的操作非常简单。
This machine's operation is very simple.
他們一家人過著簡單而溫馨的生活。
他们一家人过著简单而温馨的生活。
They live a simple and warm life as a family.
這些看似簡單的問題,其實背後隱藏著深刻的哲學。
这些看似简单的问题,其实背后隐藏著深刻的哲学。
These seemingly simple questions actually hide a profound philosophy behind them.
老師在黑板上畫了幾個簡單的幾何圖形。
老师在黑板上画了几个简单的几何图形。
The teacher drew a few simple geometric shapes on the blackboard.
這種藥的用法很簡單,一天吃三次就可以了。
这种药的用法很简单,一天吃三次就可以了。
The usage of this medicine is very simple, just take it three times a day.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things that are not complex or are easy to understand/do.

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