这简直

this is simply

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phrase Uncommon #11,565

this is simply An emphatic expression used to introduce a strong judgment, often translated as “this is downright” or “this is absolutely.” It is commonly followed by 是 or 就是.

CH: 这简直太不可思议了！

EN: This is absolutely unbelievable!

这简直不可理喻

This is simply outrageous.

— 白丝带 (2009)

这简直不是人走的路。

This is practically impassable.

— 摩托日记 (2004)

这简直就跟哥伦布的鸡蛋一样

It’s just like Columbus’s egg.

— 起风了 (2013)

这简直太棒了

This is absolutely amazing.

— 智利说不 (2012)

这简直太过分了

This is simply outrageous.

— 风之谷 (1984)

这简直糟透了

This is absolutely terrible.

— 水瓶座 (2016)