Meaning of 简介
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- summary
- brief introduction
How to use 简介
简介 is most often a noun for a short write-up, like a product description, a company profile, or a book blurb. It can also be a verb meaning to briefly introduce, often in titles. Example: 请看一下公司简介。(Qǐng kàn yíxià gōngsī jiǎnjiè.) Please take a look at the company profile.
Think of 简 (jiǎn) from 简单 (jiǎndān), simple, plus 介 (jiè) from 介绍 (jièshào), to introduce. A 简介 is a simple introduction: the short version.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 简介 (jiǎnjiè) with 简历 (jiǎnlì). 简历 is your résumé or CV, while 简介 is a short introduction to a person, product, or organization. Also keep the third tone on 简 and the fourth tone on 介.
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简 jiǎn · simple · 13 strokes
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介 jiè · agent · 4 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 简介.
| 介绍 | jièshào | to introduce (sb to sb); to give a presentation |
| 简单 | jiǎndān | simple; not complicated |
| 简直 | jiǎnzhí | simply; really |
| 简历 | jiǎnlì | curriculum vitae (CV); résumé |
| 中介 | zhōngjiè | to act as intermediary; to link |
| 介意 | jièyì | to care about; to take offense |
| 介入 | jièrù | to intervene; to get involved |
| 简短 | jiǎnduǎn | brief (statement, summary etc); briefly |
| 简称 | jiǎnchēng | to be abbreviated to; abbreviation; short form |
| 简洁 | jiǎnjié | concise; succinct |
| 简陋 | jiǎnlòu | simple and crude |
| 介于 | jièyú | between; intermediate |
Questions about 简介
What does 简介 mean?
简介 (jiǎnjiè) means "summary; brief introduction" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 简介?
简介 is made of 2 characters: 简 (13 strokes), 介 (4 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 简介 an HSK word?
Yes. 简介 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 简介 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 简介 is written 簡介.
What is the difference between 简介 and 介绍?
介绍 (jièshào) is the everyday verb for introducing people or explaining something, as in 我来介绍一下 (wǒ lái jièshào yíxià). 简介 is more formal and written, and it usually refers to a short summary text.
How do I say a self-introduction or personal bio with 简介?
For a written bio you can say 个人简介 (gèrén jiǎnjiè), which is common on websites and social media profiles. When you introduce yourself out loud, people usually say 自我介绍 (zìwǒ jièshào) instead.