简单 (jiǎndān) — simple
HSK 3 | adjective | simple, easy, uncomplicated, plain
简单 (jiǎndān)
简单 means simple, easy, or uncomplicated. It describes things that are not complex or difficult to understand, do, or explain.
Meanings
- [adjective] Simple; easy; uncomplicated; plain.
- [adjective] Ordinary; plain (of a person's manner or lifestyle).
Example Sentences
这道题很简单，你一定能做。 Zhè dào tí hěn jiǎndān, nǐ yīdìng néng zuò. This problem is very simple; you can definitely do it.
他过着很简单的生活。 Tā guòzhe hěn jiǎndān de shēnghuó. He lives a very simple life.
请用简单的话解释一下。 Qǐng yòng jiǎndān de huà jiěshì yīxià. Please explain using simple words.
这个方法简单易学。 Zhège fāngfǎ jiǎndān yì xué. This method is simple and easy to learn.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 很简单 | very simple |
| 简单来说 | simply put; in simple terms |
| 简单明了 | simple and clear |
| 简单易学 | simple and easy to learn |
| 不简单 | not simple; impressive |
Memory Hook
简 originally referred to bamboo writing strips (short and concise), and 单 means single or alone. 简单 is the simplest single strip: no complexity, no extras, just the bare essentials.