Chinese
jiǎnzhí
Meaning: simply; at all; virtually
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

簡直
簡
直
简直
简
直

Example sentences

This movie is simply too wonderful.
他的喜悅簡直無法用語言來形容。
他的喜悦简直无法用语言来形容。
His joy was simply beyond words.
蘇州與杭州景色秀麗,簡直就是人間天堂。
苏州与杭州景色秀丽,简直就是人间天堂。
Suzhou and Hangzhou are so beautiful; they are simply a paradise on earth.
他總是熱心助人,在鄰居眼中簡直是一位活菩薩。
他总是热心助人,在邻居眼中简直是一位活菩萨。
He is always warm-hearted and willing to help others, and in the eyes of his neighbors, he is simply a living Bodhisattva.
他身材高大,簡直像個巨人。
他身材高大,简直像个巨人。
He is so tall that he is practically a giant.
這款新產品太受歡迎了,簡直供不應求。
这款新产品太受欢迎了,简直供不应求。
This new product is so popular that supply simply cannot meet demand.
他的解釋簡直太荒謬了。
他的解释简直太荒谬了。
His explanation is simply too absurd.
這場及時雨簡直是上天的恩賜。
这场及时雨简直是上天的恩赐。
This timely rain is simply a gift from heaven.
你想從他那裡打聽到消息,簡直是休想。
你想从他那里打听到消息,简直是休想。
If you think you can get any news out of him, you're dreaming.
外面的寒風簡直刺骨。
外面的寒风简直刺骨。
The cold wind outside is simply piercing to the bone.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize a state or situation, similar to 'simply' or 'virtually'.

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