Meanings of 精简
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精炼 (jīngliàn) vs 精简 (jīngjiǎn): use 精炼 when emphasizing refinement and purity in a process, while 精简 focuses on reducing complexity and unnecessary elements.
Be careful not to confuse 精简 with similar terms like 简化 (jiǎnhuà), which emphasizes making something simpler rather than reducing it. It is often used in professional or academic settings, so maintain a formal tone when applicable. Common collocations include 精简流程 (jīngjiǎn liúchéng) – streamline processes.
As an HSK 6 word, 精简 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to efficiency and clarity. Focus on using it in contexts where you are discussing improvements or modifications, as this will help reinforce its meaning and application.
Learners often confuse 精简 with 简化, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想简化这个报告' (I want to simplify this report) is incorrect if the intent is to reduce unnecessary information; it should be '我想精简这个报告'.
Pronunciation of 精简
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How to say to simplify in Chinese
“to simplify” in Chinese is精简
精简 (jīngjiǎn) means to simplify or reduce something to its essentials. It is commonly used in contexts such as streamlining processes, trimming down unnecessary details in writing, or condensing information to make it clearer and more efficient.
When to use 精简
Be careful not to confuse 精简 with similar terms like 简化 (jiǎnhuà), which emphasizes making something simpler rather than reducing it. It is often used in professional or academic settings, so maintain a formal tone when applicable. Common collocations include 精简流程 (jīngjiǎn liúchéng) – streamline processes.
精简 or something close to it
精炼 (jīngliàn) vs 精简 (jīngjiǎn): use 精炼 when emphasizing refinement and purity in a process, while 精简 focuses on reducing complexity and unnecessary elements.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 精简 with 简化, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我想简化这个报告' (I want to simplify this report) is incorrect if the intent is to reduce unnecessary information; it should be '我想精简这个报告'.
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Grammar Patterns of 精简
精简 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
这就使比赛____到最基本的环节。
This has stripped the contest down to its essentials.
Example Sentences for 精简 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 精简
While it's more commonly used in formal or professional contexts, you can use it informally when discussing simplifying ideas.
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