How to say “simplify” in Chinese
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“Simplify” in Chinese is 简化, jiǎn huà: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
简化 is read jiǎn huà: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On top, 竹 “bamboo”; below, 间 jiān hints at the sound.
On the left, 亻 “person”.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “简化”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 简化. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 公司简化了管理流程gōngsījiǎnhuàleguǎnlǐliúchéngThe company simplified its management process.
More words from the lesson “Wider, firmer, simpler”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “simplify” in Chinese?
“Simplify” in Chinese is 简化, pinyin jiǎnhuà.
What does 简化 mean?
简化 (jiǎnhuà) means “simplify”.
How do you write 简化?
简化 is 2 characters: 简 (jiǎn) — simple; 化 (huà) — transform, change. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 简化?
简化 is read jiǎnhuà. Tones: jiǎn — third tone, huà — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“simplify” in the lesson “Wider, firmer, simpler”
This word is from the topic “Beginnings and change” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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