精简

jīng jiǎn

to simplify

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"精简" means to simplify or streamline by removing unnecessary parts. It is often used in contexts like editing documents, optimizing processes, or condensing content.

Common Collocations

  • 精简报告 (simplify a report): used when making a report more concise by cutting redundant information.
  • 精简 (streamline a process): refers to making procedures more efficient by removing steps.
  • 精简内容 (condense content): making text or material shorter and easier to understand.

Usage Notes

When using "精简," the focus is on removing excess or redundant elements to improve clarity or efficiency. It carries a neutral to positive tone, often implying improvement. Avoid confusing it with "简化," which also means simplify but can imply making something easier rather than just shorter or more concise.

"精简" is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, education, or technical writing.

例文

这份报告需要精简一下,去掉不重要的数据。

Zhè fèn bàogào xūyào jīngjiǎn yíxià, qùdiào bù zhòngyào de shùjù.

This report needs to be simplified by removing unimportant data.

为了节省时间,我们对流程进行了精简。

Wèile jiéshěng shíjiān, wǒmen duì liúchéng jìnxíngle jīngjiǎn.

To save time, we simplified the process.

这本书的内容经过精简,更适合初学者阅读。

Zhè běn shū de nèiróng jīngguò jīngjiǎn, gèng shìhé chūxuézhě yuèdú.

The content of this book has been simplified, making it more suitable for