简短

• Pinyin: jiǎn duǎn
• Desglose de hanzi: 简 = 竹 (bamboo) + 间 (between) — simplicity; 短 = 矢 (arrow) + 豆 (bean) — short

Significado

Breve; conciso

Often used to describe speeches, messages, meetings, or documents that are appropriately brief without being incomplete. Carries a generally positive connotation of efficiency and respect for others' time. Can describe both time duration and textual length.

Ejemplos

1. 他的发言简短有力，赢得了全场热烈的掌声。
2. 请用简短的语言概括这篇文章的主旨。
3. 虽然只是一次简短的会面，却给我留下了深刻印象。

Guía de uso

Contexto: writing, speaking, everyday

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 请保持你的回答简短明了。(Please keep your answer brief and clear.)
• 简短的休息后，我们继续开会。(After a brief break, we'll continue the meeting.)

Incorrecto

• 用'简短'形容敷衍了事的工作 (Don't use 简短 to describe sloppy or perfunctory work — 简短 has a positive connotation of efficiency; use 草率 or 敷衍 for careless brevity)

Origen e historia

Composed of 简 (simple; brief) + 短 (short). A straightforward compound emphasizing brevity.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal