简直

簡直

jiǎnzhí

adverb HSK 3 #665

Meanings

1 simply; really
2 practically; virtually

Characters

straight; directly

Examples

HSK 1

这简直太好了！

Zhè jiǎnzhí tài hǎo le!

This is simply wonderful!

HSK 3

他简直不敢相信。

Tā jiǎnzhí bù gǎn xiāngxìn.

He simply couldn't believe it.

HSK 7-9

简直是胡说八道！

Jiǎnzhí shì húshuō-bādào!

That's simply nonsense!

Tips

usage

简直 adds strong emphasis, often expressing surprise or exaggeration. It's like saying 'literally' or 'absolutely' in English.

Stroke Order

简 jiǎn

直 zhí