简化

簡化

jiǎnhuà

verb HSK 7 #17,591

Meanings

1 to simplify
2 to streamline

Characters

to change; -ize

Literally 'make simple' — to simplify

Examples

我们需要简化这个流程。

Wǒmen xūyào jiǎnhuà zhège liúchéng.

We need to simplify this process.

简化汉字是为了方便学习。

Jiǎnhuà hànzì shì wèile fāngbiàn xuéxí.

Simplified characters are for easier learning.

Tips

usage

简化 is commonly used with 流程 (process), 手续 (procedures), and 汉字 (characters). 简化汉字 specifically refers to simplified Chinese characters.

Stroke Order

简 jiǎn

化 huà