Definitions
(adjective)
simple; uncomplicated
(noun)
letter
(verb)
to choose; to select
About
The character "简", simplified from its traditional form "簡", historically originates from bamboo slips used for writing, as indicated by its bamboo radical component, while the traditional character combines this radical with "間", a component meaning interval or space, possibly referencing the gaps between fastened slips or the act of selection. Initially referring specifically to these narrow bamboo or wooden tablets for inscription, the character's meaning broadened over time to denote simplicity and conciseness, likely influenced by the straightforward nature of such documents, and it also developed meanings related to choosing or sifting, as seen in classical texts. The structural evolution from "簡" to "简" involved simplifying the phonetic component "間" to "间", yet the retained bamboo radical continues to reflect the character's original material context.
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这本书很简单。
他的回答很简短。
请简单介绍一下。
她写了一份简历。
这个设计简洁大方。
我们需要简化流程。
简要说明你的观点。
简化字便于学习汉字。