jiǎn

simple; uncomplicated; to choose

Character data

Radical ⽵ (118.12)
Strokes 18
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

簡 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)

Words containing 簡

Word Meaning
clear and simple; in simple terms
SNMP; Simple Network Management Protocol
(oral or written) brief report; briefing; presentation
to abbreviate (a word or expression)
a letter
a letter
negligent (towards guests)
brief but comprehensive; compendious
pinyin typing with only first letters
simple and clear; concise
brief and to the point (idiom); succinct
simple and easy; simplicity; simplistic
makeshift shelter; awning
improvised explosive device (IED)
abridged edition; concise edition
simple and unadorned; plain
résumé; curriculum vitae (CV); biographical notes
Jane's defense weekly
concise; succinct; pithy
variant of jiǎn liàn
brief; simple
brief outline or overview (of a plan etc)
simply; practically; at all
to simplify; economical; to reduce to essentials
brief (statement, summary etc); briefly; brevity