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简而
jiǎn'ér
Description
“简而”不是一个完整的词，它常常出现在“简而言之”这个说法里，意思是用很短的话来说明事情。
"简而" is not a complete word; it often appears in the phrase "简而言之," meaning to explain something briefly.
我们说话或写文章时，想快点讲出重点，就可以用“简而言之”。
When speaking or writing, if we want to quickly get to the point, we can use "简而言之."
Meanings
简而言之jiǎn'ér yánzhī
in short; to put it briefly
简而言之，这件事很难。
In short, this matter is difficult.
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Notes
- Etymology
简 means 'brief', 而 is a connector; the pair rarely appears alone.
- Nuance
almost always used inside the set phrase 简而言之 (in short/briefly).
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