Writing
简直 (jiǎn zhí) — how to say "simply" in Chinese
简直
Simply, virtually
modal adverb
How to use it
Goes before the verb and shows the speaker's attitude.
我简直不敢相信。
wǒ jiǎn zhí bù gǎn xiāng xìn
I simply can't believe it.
Character composition
简
simple
直
straight
Radicals / Keys
目
Eye
#109 · mù · 5 strokes
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
Collocations
简直像做梦
jiǎnzhí xiàng zuòmèng
like a dream
Examples
这个菜的味道简直太好了，我从来没吃过这么好吃的东西。
The taste of this dish is simply amazing, I've never eaten anything so delicious.
简直不敢相信
Simply unbelievable.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "simply" in Chinese?
"simply" in Chinese is 简直 (jiǎn zhí).
简直 meaning in English
简直 (jiǎn zhí) means "Simply, virtually".
How is 简直 pronounced?
It is pronounced jiǎn zhí (written as jian zhi, jianzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "simply" in Chinese characters?
It is written 简直: 简 has 13 strokes, 直 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 简直?
简直 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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