| 动 retrench; simplify; cut; reduce: |
| | 精简报表 reduce number of forms; cut down paper work |
| | 精简编制 reduce staff |
| | 精简会议 cut (the number of) meetings to a minimum |
| | 精简机构 simplify (or streamline) the administrative structure |
| | 精简节约 simplify administration and practise economy |
| | 精简开支 cut expenses; retrench |
| | 精简手续 simplify procedures; reduce formalities |
| | 精简整编 streamline and reorganize |
| | 国家机关都必须实行精简的原则。 Every organ of state must apply the principle of efficient and simple administration. |
