jiǎn

Translation

  • simple
  • uncomplicated
  • letter
  • to choose
  • to select
  • bamboo strips used for writing (old)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 任何单到可以被了解的宇宙便太过单而无法产生可以了解它的心灵。
    Any universe simple enough to be understood is too simple to produce a mind able to understand it.
  • 英语单易学。
    English is easy to learn.
  • 你会说单的英语吗?
    Could you say that in plain English?
  • 我发觉说英语很单。
    I found it easy to speak English.
  • 第二课很单。
    Lesson Two is easy.
  • 游泳很单。
    To swim is easy.
  • 这本书他们读起来够单了。
    This book is easy enough for them to read.
  • 你应该从比较单的书开始。
    Read such books as can be easily understood.
  • 开车真的非常单。
    Driving a car is really very simple.
  • 你应该先从最单的问题开始。
    You should begin with easier questions.
Chinese Tones