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简单 (jiǎndān) — how to say "simple" in Chinese
简单
Simple
Character composition
简
simple, brief
单
single, simple
Radicals / Keys
十
Ten
#24 · shí · 2 strokes
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
Examples
按照说明书上的步骤做，其实很简单。
If you follow the steps in the manual, it's actually very simple.
这个问题很简单。
This question is very simple.
Mnemonic
[jiǎndān-] Janet picks up a stick and starts drawing the character 简单 "SIMPLE" in the sand. 🌊 She wants to show her friend that life can be as simple as a single 单 line on a page. It's so fun when life is so 简单!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "simple" in Chinese?
"simple" in Chinese is 简单 (jiǎndān).
What does 简单 mean in English?
简单 (jiǎndān) means "Simple".
How is 简单 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiǎndān (written as jiandan). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "simple" in Chinese characters?
It is written 简单.
What HSK level is 简单?
简单 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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