simplified

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. relating to the modern, easier way of writing Chinese characters.

adj. relating to the standardised Chinese character set used in mainland China, which has fewer strokes than traditional characters.

“Most people in mainland China use simplified characters for daily writing.”

“The textbook includes a comparison between simplified and traditional characters to help students recognise both scripts.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. a short way of saying 'simplified Chinese'.

n. an elliptical reference to the simplified Chinese writing system.

“Do you want the document translated into traditional or simplified?”

“The software interface allows users to toggle between traditional and simplified depending on their regional preference.”