Meaning
精简 means to make something more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or simplifying structure. It combines 精 (refined, essential) and 简 (simple), suggesting the process of distilling something down to its essential, most efficient form. Commonly used in organizational contexts, writing, or any situation requiring optimization.
Usage
Often used in business, government, and administrative contexts when discussing downsizing staff, reducing bureaucracy, or streamlining processes. Can describe both the action of simplifying and the resulting state of being concise. Frequently appears in formal or professional settings rather than casual conversation.
Examples
- 01公司决定精简部门结构以提高效率。.The company decided to streamline the departmental structure to improve efficiency.
- 02这份报告写得太长了，需要精简一下。, .This report is too long; it needs to be condensed.
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Common collocations
- 精简机构to streamline organizations
- 精简人员to downsize staff
- 精简版streamlined/simplified version
- 精简流程to streamline procedures
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 精 (refined/essential) with 简 (simple/brief) to create a compound meaning the refinement of something into its simplest, most essential form.