简写 (jiǎn xiě) — to write (characters) in simplified form; to shorten; to abbreviate; to simplify (a text, a work) for readers or beginners
Definition
Literally 'write briefly' — to put traditional or complex text into a shorter, simpler form for readers. Pairs with 缩写, which is specifically 'to abbreviate' (a name, title, or term).
verb
to write (characters) in simplified formto shortento abbreviateto simplify (a text, a work) for readers or beginners
Examples
- ，简写。Zhè piān xiǎo shuō shì fán tǐ zì xiě de, qǐng bǎ tā jiǎn xiě chéng jiǎn tǐ zì.This novel is written in traditional characters, please simplify it into simplified characters.
- ，简写。Zhè běn shū tài nán le, lǎo shī jiàn yì dà jiā jiǎn xiě yí xià.This book is too difficult; the teacher suggests everyone simplify it a little.
- ，简写‘’。Zhè ge míng chēng tài cháng le, wǒ men tōng cháng jiǎn xiě wèi 'zhōng xìn'.This name is too long; we usually shorten it to 'Zhongxin'.
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