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Describing something as simple with 简单 (jiǎndān)
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Structure
很 + 简单 / 简单 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
简单 means "simple" or "easy," describing something that is not complicated. It can modify nouns with 的 or follow degree adverbs like 很. Use it to describe tasks, problems, or concepts that are straightforward.
Examples
这道数学题很简单，我一看就会了。
Zhè dào shùxué tí hěn jiǎndān, wǒ yī kàn jiù huì le.
This math problem is very simple; I understood it as soon as I looked at it.
他用简单的方法解决了这个难题。
Tā yòng jiǎndān de fāngfǎ jiějué le zhège nántí.
He solved this difficult problem using a simple method.
做这道菜其实很简单。
Zuò zhè dào cài qíshí hěn jiǎndān.
Making this dish is actually very simple.