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简而言之
Idiomjiǎn ér yán zhī
Description
简而言之是一个常用的成语，意思是用简单的话来说。
"简而言之" is a common idiom meaning to say something in simple words.
我们常常在说了很多以后，用简而言之来做一个短短的总结。
We often use "简而言之" to make a brief summary after saying a lot.
Meanings
简而言之jiǎn ér yán zhī
in short; in brief; to put it simply
简而言之，这件事我不同意。
In short, I disagree with this matter.
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Notes
- Etymology
简 (simple) + 而 (and) + 言 (say) + 之 (it) = 'to say it simply'.
- Nuance
use to introduce a short summary; 总之 is a close everyday synonym.
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