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简单
jiǎndān
Description
“简单”是说一件事不难，很容易懂或者很容易做。
"简单" means something is not difficult, very easy to understand or do.
我们也常常用它来形容东西不复杂，比如“一个简单的问题”。
We also often use it to describe things that are not complicated, like "一个简单的问题" (a simple question).
Meanings
简单jiǎndān
simple; easy; not complicated
这个问题很简单。
This question is very simple.
简单jiǎndān
ordinary; plain (often in negative form)
他能做到这件事，真不简单。
It's really impressive that he can do this.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
简 means 'simple/brief' and 单 means 'single', together forming 'simple, uncomplicated'.
- Nuance
简单 describes complexity; 容易 describes ease of doing — often overlapping but not identical.
In videos
“你明明觉得这句话看起来很简单”
“就是他们会觉得这个是很简单的事情，”
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