frugal; concise; simple
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Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesadjective
frugal; economical; thrifty
formalDescribes a lifestyle or manner of expenditure that is simple and avoids unnecessary spending.
Tā他
shēng生
huó活
jiǎn简
yuē约
，
cóng从
bù不
zhuī追
qiú求
shē奢
huá华
。
He lives a frugal life and never pursues luxury.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
yǐ以
jiǎn简
yuē约
de的
yùn运
yíng营
fāng方
shì式
qǔ取
dé得
le了
chéng成
gōng功
。
This company achieved success through an economical mode of operation.
adjective
simple; clean; uncluttered (in design or style)
formalOften used to describe modern aesthetic principles in art, architecture, fashion, and user interface design. This is a common modern extension of the core meaning.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
shǒu手
jī机
de的
jiè界
miàn面
shè设
jì计
fēi非
cháng常
jiǎn简
yuē约
。
This phone's interface design is very clean and simple.
Tā她
piān偏
ài爱
jiǎn简
yuē约
fēng风
gé格
de的
fú服
zhuāng装
。
She prefers clothing with a simple style.
adjective
concise; succinct (in language or expression)
formalDescribes writing or speech that is brief but comprehensive.
Tā他
de的
bào报
gào告
nèi内
róng容
jiǎn简
yuē约
ér而
yǒu有
lì力
。
The content of his report is concise and powerful.
Zhè这
fèn份
shuō说
míng明
shū书
yǔ语
yán言
jiǎn简
yuē约
，
tōng通
sú俗
yì易
dǒng懂
。
The language in this instruction manual is succinct and easy to understand.