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简
要
简要 (jiǎnyào)
jiǎnyào
HSK level
HSK 6
Part of speech
Adjective
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Meanings
1
concise; brief
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简
jiǎn
simplicity, simple; abbreviation, letter (ancient usage)
要
yào
to want; to need; to demand; to request