What does "simplified" mean?

1. (easier to understand) made easier to understand or less complicated. 2. (Chinese script) relating to the modern, easier way of writing Chinese characters. 3. (the Chinese script) a short way of saying 'simplified Chinese'.

How do you use "simplified"?

Usually functions as an uncountable noun in linguistic contexts.

simplified

adj. · n.

US //ˈsɪmpɫəˌfaɪd// UK //sˈɪmplɪfˌaɪd// sim·pli·fied

1 easier to understand (adj.)
B1 Intermediate

made easier to understand or less complicated.

having its complexity reduced to make it more accessible or manageable.

Example

The teacher gave us a simplified version of the story to read.

Example

The manual provides a simplified explanation of the software's architecture, omitting technical details that might confuse a novice user.
2 Chinese script (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

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

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

Example

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

Example

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

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3 the Chinese script (n.)
C1 Advanced Informal

a short way of saying 'simplified Chinese'.

an elliptical reference to the simplified Chinese writing system.

Example

Do you want the document translated into traditional or simplified?

Example

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

Usage

Usually functions as an uncountable noun in linguistic contexts.