How to Write 简
The character 简 (jiǎn) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
简 is pronounced jiǎn in Mandarin Chinese. It means simple / brief.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 简 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 简
简单
jiǎn dān
simple / easy
简历
jiǎn lì
resume / CV
简介
jiǎn jiè
brief introduction / profile
Example Sentences
这个问题很简单。
zhè ge wèn tí hěn jiǎn dān
This problem is very simple.
这是我的个人简历。
zhè shì wǒ de gè rén jiǎn lì
This is my personal resume.
请看公司的简介。
qǐng kàn gōng sī de jiǎn jiè
Please look at the company profile.
Practice Writing 简 (jiǎn)
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