adjective HSK 5
Traditional 簡潔
concise · succinct · brief and to the point
Meaning
简洁 describes something that is brief, clear, and well-organized without unnecessary details. It combines the ideas of simplicity (简) and cleanness (洁) to express the quality of being concise and direct in communication, writing, or design.
Usage
This word is commonly used in formal and written contexts to praise clear, efficient expression. It frequently appears in discussions about writing style, design principles, and communication effectiveness. Native speakers use it to commend someone's ability to express ideas without being wordy or cluttered.
Examples
- 01他的演讲简洁有力，给大家留下了深刻的印象。, .His speech was concise and powerful, leaving a deep impression on everyone.
- 02这份报告写得很简洁，一目了然。, .This report is written very concisely and is clear at a glance.
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Common collocations
- 语言简洁concise language
- 简洁明了concise and clear
- 文字简洁concise writing
- 风格简洁concise style
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 简 (simple/brief) with 洁 (clean/pure) to create the meaning of 'cleanly brief' or 'purely simple,' emphasizing clarity without excess.