adjective / verb HSK 5
Traditional 簡略
brief · sketchy · to simplify · to abbreviate
Meaning
简略 describes something that is concise, brief, or simplified, often to the point of lacking detail. It can refer to explanations, descriptions, or summaries that have been condensed or abbreviated. The word combines the concepts of simplicity (简) and brevity (略).
Usage
Commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe summaries, reports, or explanations that are intentionally brief. It can carry a slightly negative connotation when the brevity results in insufficient detail. Often used with 地 as an adverb: 简略地说明 (to explain briefly).
Examples
- 01他的报告过于简略，缺少重要的细节。, .His report was too sketchy and lacked important details.
- 02让我简略地介绍一下今天的议程。.Let me briefly introduce today's agenda.
Characters
Common collocations
- 简略介绍brief introduction
- 简略说明brief explanation
- 过于简略too brief/sketchy
- 简略地briefly (adverb)
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to brevity and simplification. 简 originally depicted bamboo slips used for writing, representing simplicity. 略 means to omit or略过 details.