简易

簡易

jiǎnyì

adjective HSK 7-9 #15,696

Meanings

1 simple and easy
2 simplified
3 makeshift

Characters

Literally 'simple and easy' - describes something basic or makeshift

Examples

这是一个简易的方法。

Zhè shì yīgè jiǎnyì de fāngfǎ.

This is a simple method.

工人搭了一个简易棚子。

Gōngrén dā le yīgè jiǎnyì péngzi.

The workers put up a makeshift shed.

Tips

usage

简易 often implies something basic or rudimentary, sometimes makeshift. Common collocations: 简易房 (temporary shelter), 简易方法 (simple method).

Stroke Order

简 jiǎn

易 yì