Writing
简短 (jiǎn duǎn) — how to say "brief" in Chinese
简短
Brief
adjective
Character composition
简
simple
短
short
Radicals / Keys
矢
Arrow
#111 · shǐ · 5 strokes
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
Collocations
简短的回答
jiǎnduǎn de huídá
a brief answer
简短介绍
jiǎnduǎn jièshào
a brief introduction
Examples
请用简短的语言说明你的想法。
Please explain your thoughts in brief language.
他的回答很简短。
His answer is very brief.
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Frequently asked questions
Brief in Chinese meaning
"brief" in Chinese is 简短 (jiǎn duǎn).
What does 简短 mean in English?
简短 (jiǎn duǎn) means "Brief".
How is 简短 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiǎn duǎn (written as jian duan, jianduan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "brief" in Chinese characters?
It is written 简短: 简 has 13 strokes, 短 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 简短?
简短 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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