adjective HSK 5
Traditional 淺顯
qiǎn xiǎn
simple and clear · easy to understand · plain · straightforward

Meaning

浅显 describes something that is easy to understand, uncomplicated, or expressed in simple terms. It combines 浅 (shallow) and 显 (obvious/clear) to convey the idea that content or language is accessible and doesn't require deep knowledge or complex interpretation to grasp.

Usage

This word is commonly used in educational or literary contexts to describe writing, explanations, or language that is accessible to ordinary readers. It often appears in phrases like 浅显易懂 (simple and easy to understand). The term carries a neutral or slightly positive connotation, emphasizing clarity rather than superficiality.

Examples

  1. 01
    这本书语言浅显,适合初学者阅读。
    Zhè běn shū yán qiǎn xiǎn, shì chū xué zhě yuè .
    This book uses plain language and is suitable for beginners to read.
  2. 02
    他用浅显易懂的例子解释了这个复杂的概念。
    yòng qiǎn xiǎn dǒng de zi jiě shì le zhè ge de gài niàn.
    He used simple and easy-to-understand examples to explain this complex concept.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 浅显易懂
    qiǎn xiǎn dǒng
    simple and easy to understand
  • 浅显的道理
    qiǎn xiǎn de dào
    simple/straightforward principle
  • 语言浅显
    yán qiǎn xiǎn
    plain language
  • 内容浅显
    nèi róng qiǎn xiǎn
    content is straightforward

Antonyms

Origin

The word combines 浅 (shallow, not deep) with 显 (clear, obvious) to create a meaning of 'shallowly clear' or easily apparent without requiring deep examination.

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