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简
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Stroke order — 13 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 简
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 简单 | jiǎn dān | simple; not complicated |
| 简历 | jiǎn lì | curriculum vitae (CV); résumé |
| 简直 | jiǎn zhí | simply; really |
| 简化 | jiǎn huà | to simplify |
| 简陋 | jiǎn lòu | simple and crude |
| 简体字 | jiǎn tǐ zì | simplified Chinese character, as opposed to traditional Chinese character 繁体字 |
| 简要 | jiǎn yào | concise; brief |
| 精简 | jīng jiǎn | to simplify; to reduce |
FAQ
How many strokes does 简 have?
简 has 13 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 简?
The pinyin for 简 is jiǎn. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄐㄧㄢˇ.
What is the traditional form of 简?
The traditional form of 简 is 簡.