简体字 meaning and pronunciation

简体字
Simplified word
簡體字
Traditional word

简体字 English definition

jiǎn tǐ zì
  • simplified Chinese character, as opposed to traditional Chinese character 繁体字[fan2 ti3 zi4]

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Characters

  • 简 (jiǎn): simple; uncomplicated; letter; to choose; to select; bamboo strips used for writing (old);
  • 体 (tǐ): form; style; body; system;
  • 字 (zì): letter; symbol; character; word; CL:個|个[ge4]; courtesy or style name traditionally given to males aged 20 in dynastic China;