简短 jiǎnduǎn brief (statement, summary etc)
brief (statement, summary etc); briefly; brevity
怎么记住“简短”: 简 simple + 短 short = brief (statement, summary etc).
汉字
用法
- Brief, short in length - 简短的发言 (jiǎnduǎn de fāyán) a brief speech; 简短介绍 a quick intro.
- About length/duration of speech or writing being short; pairs with 讲话/发言/介绍.
- Neutral register; near 简洁 but 简短 is about shortness, 简洁 about being clutter-free.
例句
- 我们简短地谈了谈。 Wǒmen jiǎnduǎndì tán le tán.We spoke briefly.
- 他的演讲简短且切中要害。 Tā de yǎnjiǎng jiǎnduǎn qiě qièzhòngyàohài.His speech was short and to the point.