简易 (jiǎn yì) — simple and easy (neutral or positive); simplistic, overly simple (mildly critical)
Definition
简易 describes methods, tools, or designs that are made simpler for ease of use, often in technical or formal contexts. Unlike 简洁 or 简练, which apply to language, 简易 applies to procedures and objects.
adjective
simple and easy (neutral or positive)simplisticoverly simple (mildly critical)
Examples
- 简易。Zhè běn jiǎn yì de shuō míng shū hěn shì hé chū xué zhě.This simple instruction manual is very suitable for beginners.
- 简易，。Zhè ge fāng àn suī rán jiǎn yì, dàn xiào guǒ bú cuò.Although this plan is simple, the results are good.
- 简易？Nǐ jué de zhè ge shè jì huì bú huì tài jiǎn yì le?Do you think this design might be too simplistic?
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