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简短

jiǎn duǎn

English translation of 简短

brief

The Chinese word '简短' is used to describe something that is short in length or duration. This can apply to physical objects or periods of time, but is most commonly used in spoken or written Chinese to refer to text or speeches that are concise or not long-winded. For instance, you can use '简短' to describe a short message, a brief explanation, or a quick meeting.


Example sentences using: 简短

他给出了一份简短的报告。

tā gěi chū le yī fèn jiǎn duǎn de bào gào.

English translation of 他给出了一份简短的报告。

He gave a brief report.

This sentence is used to describe a short, succinct report given by someone.

他的回复很简短。

tā de huí fù hěn jiǎn duǎn.

English translation of 他的回复很简短。

His reply was very brief.

This sentence is used when describing someone's response as being short or to the point.

我要给你们一个简短的介绍。

wǒ yào gěi nǐ men yī gè jiǎn duǎn de jiè shào.

English translation of 我要给你们一个简短的介绍。

I will give you a brief introduction.

This sentence is often used when someone is about to present a concise overview or introduction.

这篇文章很简短。

zhè piān wén zhāng hěn jiǎn duǎn.

English translation of 这篇文章很简短。

This article is very brief.

This sentence is used when describing an article that is short and to the point.

让我们进行一次简短的讨论。

ràng wǒ men jìn xíng yī cì jiǎn duǎn de tǎo lùn.

English translation of 让我们进行一次简短的讨论。

Let's have a brief discussion.

This sentence is used to propose a short, concise discussion.

我只需要一个简短的答案。

wǒ zhǐ xū yào yī gè jiǎn duǎn de dá àn.

English translation of 我只需要一个简短的答案。

I only need a brief answer.

This sentence implies the speaker is only looking for a short, direct response.

她写了一封简短的信。

tā xiě le yī fēng jiǎn duǎn de xìn.

English translation of 她写了一封简短的信。

She wrote a brief letter.

This sentence is used to describe a succinct, short letter written by someone.

我们将对这个问题进行简短的审查。

wǒ men jiāng duì zhè gè wèn tí jìn xíng jiǎn duǎn de shěn chá.

English translation of 我们将对这个问题进行简短的审查。

We will make a brief review of this issue.

This sentence is used to express a quick or concise review or examination of a matter.

我的演讲会很简短。

wǒ de yǎn jiǎng huì hěn jiǎn duǎn.

English translation of 我的演讲会很简短。

My speech will be very brief.

This sentence indicates that the speaker's speech will be short and concise, using the word '简短' to express 'brief'.

请尽量简短地描述你的问题。

qǐng jìn liàng jiǎn duǎn de miáo shù nǐ de wèn tí.

English translation of 请尽量简短地描述你的问题。

Please describe your problem as briefly as possible.

This sentence is typically used when asking someone to summarize their issue succinctly.

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