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简明扼要

jiǎn míng è yào

4-character word Traditional 簡明扼要

What 简明扼要 means

1. brief and to the point (idiom)
2. succinct

The characters in 简明扼要

• 简jiǎnsimple; uncomplicated; letter
• 明míngbright; opposite: dark 暗; (of meaning) clear
• 扼èto grip forcefully; to clutch at; to guard
• 要yàoto want; to need; to ask for; will; shall; about to; need to; should

Example sentences

• 当我们发电报的时候，简明扼要是关键，因为是以字计费的。
  When you send a telegram, brevity is essential because you will be charged for every word.

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