gaan2 faa3簡化简化
Jyutpinggaan2 faa3
Yalegáan fa
Definition
To simplify; to make something simpler.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the process of making something less complex or cumbersome, often used in professional or technical contexts. It frequently appears when discussing workflows, rules, or language systems. Unlike casual speech where people might just say 簡單啲, this term implies a deliberate action to reduce unnecessary parts.
Examples
This procedure can be simplified a bit.
Can you simplify the report?
Related words
Common phrases
simplify the procedure
simplify the workflow
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or personal relationships, as it sounds overly clinical or mechanical. It is strictly for systems, tasks, or abstract concepts.
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Grammar guides
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