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conform to the principle of simplicity; be simple; dispense with unnecessary formalities; forgo pageantry

cóng jiǎn

从 简

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v.conform to the principle of simplicity; be simple; dispense with unnecessary formalities; forgo pageantry
- hūn lǐ cóng jiǎn
  婚礼从简
  have a simple wedding
- wǒ men yī qiè cóng jiǎn
  我们一切从简。
  We dispense with all unnecessary formalities.
- yóu yú xià yǔ yí shì cóng jiǎn
  由于下雨，仪式从简。
  The ceremony was abbreviated by rain.
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pū zhāng铺张

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