English–Chinese
“abbreviation” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiǎn chēng
Example
在报告里请用单位的简称。zài bào gào lǐ qǐng yòng dān wèi de jiǎn chēng
In the report, please use the unit's abbreviation.
How to say “abbreviation” in Chinese
“Abbreviation” in Chinese is 简称 (jiǎn chēng).
A compact name that lets a long official name travel easily through speech and writing.
Example sentences with 简称
请在海报上标注学校的简称。qǐng zài hǎi bào shàng biāo zhù xué xiào de jiǎn chēng
Please label the school's abbreviation on the poster.
Tips for using 简称
- In formal reports, the full name often appears first and the shorter form follows, while familiar conversation may use the shorter form sooner.