简介

• Pinyin: jiǎn jiè
• Hanzi breakdown: 简 = 竹 (bamboo) + 间, simple; 介 = 人 + 人, between/introduce

Meaning

Brief introduction; synopsis; to briefly introduce.

As a noun, refers to a short summary or introduction (like a bio or book blurb). As a verb, means to give a brief introduction. Common for personal profiles, company descriptions, and content summaries.

Examples

1. 请先做一个自我简介，让大家认识一下你。 Please give a brief self-introduction so everyone can get to know you.
2. 网站上有公司的详细简介和联系方式。 The website has a detailed company introduction and contact information.
3. 这本书的简介让我很感兴趣，决定买来读一读。 The synopsis of this book interested me, so I decided to buy and read it.

Usage Guide

Context: business, academic, media

Tone: professional

Do Say

• 请看一下产品简介。(Please take a look at the product introduction.)
• 他的个人简介写得很专业。(His personal bio is written very professionally.)

Don't Say

• 用简介代替详细介绍 (简介 implies brevity — use 详细介绍 for comprehensive descriptions)

Origin & History

Compound of 简 (simple/brief) + 介 (to introduce). Together meaning 'brief introduction.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal