简短 (jiǎn duǎn) — brief, concise (of speech, writing, etc.)

Definition

简短 refers to speech or writing that is brief and to the point — covering the essentials without extra words. Compared to 简要 (concise and summarizing the key points) and 简练 (succinct and polished in expression), 简短 simply emphasizes being short in length while still conveying the idea.

adjective

briefconcise (of speech, writing, etc.)

Easily confused

间断jiàn duànsound-alike(verb) to be interrupted; to be interrupted; to have a temporary break
尖端jiān duānsound-alike(noun) tip, pointed end

Examples

简短，。
Tā de fāyán hěn jiǎn duǎn, dàn hěn yǒulì.
His speech was brief but powerful.
简短。
Qǐng yòng jiǎn duǎn de yǔyán shuōmíng nǐ de guāndiǎn.
Please explain your point in brief language.
简短。
Zhè fēng jiǎn duǎn de xìnjiàn bāohán le hěnduō xìnxī.
This brief letter contains a lot of information.

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