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adjective · noun

simplified

adj. · n.
US /ˈsɪmpɫəˌfaɪd/ UK /sˈɪmplɪfˌaɪd/ sim·pli·fied

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    adj.made easier to understand or less complicated.

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

    Simple

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

    In context

    The manual provides a simplified explanation of the software's architecture, omitting technical details that might confuse a novice user.

  2. 02 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Informal

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

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

    Simple

    Do you want the document translated into traditional or simplified?

    In context

    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.

Usage simplified example

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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