簡 = 竹 + 間

簡 is a traditional Chinese hanzi, listed here under the keyword “simple”. It is built from 竹 (bamboo) and 間 (interval).

Keyword: simple
Pinyin (Mandarin): jiǎn
Script: Traditional chinese hanzi
Also known as: simple, terse, succinct, лаконичный, простой, terse, succinct
Same glyph as a Japanese kanji: 簡 simplicity

Decomposition

ids

竹 bamboo
間 interval

How to find 簡 without knowing its reading

On KumiJi Glyph Explorer, open the parts search and type “bamboo” + “interval”. 簡 is among the results, together with every other character containing the same shapes.

Open 簡 in the interactive kanji search to expand every part down to its smallest pieces, add your own names and mnemonic stories, or search for other characters by their parts.