adverbial phrase HSK 5
Traditional 簡要地說
briefly speaking · to put it simply · in brief
Meaning
This phrase is used to introduce a concise summary or simplified explanation of something. It signals to the listener that you're about to condense information into its essential points, similar to saying 'in a nutshell' or 'to sum up' in English.
Usage
Commonly used in formal speech, presentations, and written discourse when transitioning to a summary. It's slightly more formal than casual conversation. Native speakers often use it to preface the main point after a detailed discussion, or to give a quick overview before elaborating.
Examples
- 01简要地说，这个项目需要三个月才能完成。, .Briefly speaking, this project will take three months to complete.
- 02简要地说，他的观点就是应该加强环境保护。, .To put it simply, his viewpoint is that we should strengthen environmental protection.
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Origin
Composed of 简要 (brief/concise) + 地 (adverbial marker) + 说 (to say). The structure follows the standard Mandarin pattern of adjective + 地 to create an adverb, modifying the verb 说.