What does 简短 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 简短 (jiǎn duǎn) translates to "brief (statement, summary etc); briefly; brevity". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 简短 in Pinyin?

The character 简短 is pronounced "jiǎn duǎn" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 简短?

简短 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

HSK Levels / Level 7 / 简短

简短

jiǎn duǎn

HSK 7

English Meaning

brief (statement, summary etc); briefly; brevity

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说说呗

“Tell me about it.”

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“I'll keep it short.”

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就是我跟我爸吧

“Well, my dad and I”

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