简
Meaning:
simple
HSK 3
Pinyin:
jian3
Strokes:
13
Radical:
简
How to Write 简 - undefined Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "简" in Chinese
The Chinese character 简 (jian3) means "simple". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 13 strokes. Common words containing 简 include: 二简, 从简, 书简.
📚 Words and Phrases with 简
Common words containing this character
二简
Second Chinese Character Simplification Scheme (abbr. for 第二次漢字簡化方案|第二次汉字简化方案[Di4 er4 Ci4 Han4 zi4 Jian3 hua4 Fang1 an4])
HSK 2
从简
to adopt a simplified approach; to keep things simple
HSK 2
书简
(literary) letter
HSK 2
汉简
bamboo slip used for record keeping during the Han Dynasty
HSK 2
短简
brief
HSK 2
竹简
bamboo slips (used for writing on in ancient times)
HSK 2
简中
Simplified Chinese (abbr. for 簡體中文|简体中文[jian3 ti3 Zhong1 wen2])
HSK 2
简介
summary
HSK 2
精简
to simplify
HSK 2
繁简
complicated and simple
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: unknown
Origin: From character_words
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "简"?
- The pinyin is jian3
- How many strokes does "简" have?
- It has N/A strokes
- What does "简" mean?
- simple
- What is the radical of "简"?
- The radical is "简"