Writing
简体字 (jiǎn tǐ zì) — how to say "simplified chinese characters" in Chinese
简体字
Simplified Chinese characters
noun
Character composition
简
simple, simplified
体
form, style
字
character, word
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Collocations
简体字表
jiǎn tǐ zì biǎo
simplified character list
写简体字
xiě jiǎn tǐ zì
write simplified characters
学简体字
xué jiǎn tǐ zì
learn simplified characters
Examples
在中国大陆，我们主要使用简体字。
In mainland China, we mainly use simplified Chinese characters.
这是简体字。
These are simplified Chinese characters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "simplified chinese characters" in Chinese?
"simplified chinese characters" in Chinese is 简体字 (jiǎn tǐ zì).
简体字 meaning in English
简体字 (jiǎn tǐ zì) means "Simplified Chinese characters".
How is 简体字 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiǎn tǐ zì (written as jian ti zi, jiantizi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Jian ti zi in Chinese character
It is written 简体字: 简 has 13 strokes, 体 has 7 strokes, 字 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 简体字?
简体字 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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