jiǎn

simple; uncomplicated; to choose

HSK 3 #716

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 716th character
Radical ⽵ (118.7)
Strokes 13
Index # 2954
TRADITIONAL

Definitions

简 jiǎn
  1. 1. simple
  2. 2. uncomplicated
  3. 3. to choose
  4. 4. to select
  5. 5. letter
  6. 6. bamboo strips used for writing (old)

Stroke order

简 stroke order diagram
简 stroke order animation

Words containing 简

Word Meaning
clear and simple; in simple terms
SNMP; Simple Network Management Protocol
a letter
a letter
negligent (towards guests)
brief but comprehensive; compendious
type initials of each syllable
makeshift shelter; awning
improvised explosive device (IED)
abridged edition; concise edition
Jane's defense weekly
variant of jiǎn liàn
brief outline or overview (of a plan etc)
to simplify; economical; to reduce to essentials
brief introduction
abbreviation; short form
simple versus traditional (Chinese characters)
conversion from simple to traditional Chinese characters
plainly packaged; paperback; opposite: jīng zhuāng
brief introduction
simple harmonic (motion, oscillation etc in mechanics)
simple harmonic oscillation; sinusoidal oscillation
sine wave; simple harmonic wave
simple harmonic motion (in mechanics)
numbered musical notation