HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
简 — simple
- Reading
- jiǎn
- Meaning
- simple; brief
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
简 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiǎn and it means simple; brief. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
简 appears in everyday chinese words such as 简单 (simple, easy), 简历 (curriculum vitae, resume) and 简直 (simply, virtually, at all).
Chinese words containing 简
Frequently asked questions
What does 简 mean in Chinese?
简 means simple; brief in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 简 read?
简 is read jiǎn. Reading it inside real words — 简单 and 简历 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 简 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 简 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 简 in a word?
A common word containing 简 is 简单 (jiǎn dān) — "simple, easy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 简 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 简 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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