gaan2 git3簡潔简洁
Jyutpinggaan2 git3
Yalegáan git
Definition
Succinct, elegant, and simple; concise and neat.
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How it's used
This word carries a positive connotation of being both brief and elegant, often used to praise professional writing or clear communication. It is distinct from 簡單, which simply means easy or simple, as 簡潔 implies a deliberate, skillful reduction of unnecessary words. It is frequently applied to design, architectural styles, or prose that gets straight to the point without losing quality.
Examples
His report is written very succinctly.
Can you be more concise when you speak?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's character or a simple task, as it is strictly reserved for style, language, or design. Using it to describe a person might sound like you are calling them cold or uncommunicative.
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Grammar guides
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