简 约

jiǎn yuēdictionary entry

sketchy / concise / abbreviated

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

簡約简约 [jian3 yue1] /sketchy/concise/abbreviated/

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Other forms in these source records: 簡約

简
jiǎn
simple / uncomplicated / letter / to choose / to select / bamboo strips used for writing (old)
约
yāo
to weigh in a balance or on a scale
yuē
to make an appointment / to invite / approximately / pact / treaty / to economize / to restrict / to reduce (a fraction) / concise

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