English–Chinese
“simple” in Chinese
How to say “simple” in Chinese
“Simple” in Chinese is 简单 (jiǎn dān).
A plain structure leaves little to untangle, so the thing or task is straightforward.
Example sentences with 简单
这道题看起来简单，但其实有些陷阱。zhè dào tí kàn qǐ lái jiǎn dān dàn qí shí yǒu xiē xiàn jǐng
This question looks simple, but it actually has a few traps.
Tips for using 简单
- When 简单 (jiǎndān, "simple") describes an explanation, it can mean clear and uncomplicated rather than short, since a long explanation may still follow a simple line of thought.
