简略 (jiǎn lüè) — brief, sketchy, lacking detail (of speech, writing, or explanations)
Definition
Means 'brief, sketchy' — said of writing, reports, or explanations that leave out details. Pairs with 简单 ('simple') for plain content, but here the focus is on what's been left OUT, not what's easy.
adjective
briefsketchylacking detail (of speech, writing, or explanations)
Examples
- 简略，。Tā de huí dá tài jiǎn lüè le, méi yǒu shuō míng jù tǐ yuán yīn.His answer was too brief — it didn't explain the specific reasons.
- 简略。Mì shū jiǎn lüè dì jiè shào le huì yì de zhǔ yào nèi róng.The secretary briefly introduced the main content of the meeting.
- 简略，。Zhè fèn bào gào xiě dé tài jiǎn lüè le, xū yào bǔ chōng gèng duō shù jù.This report is too sketchy — it needs more data added.
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