How common it is
简历 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say jiǎnlì slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
简历表示介绍个人经历的文件。
jiǎn lì biǎo shì jiè shào gè rén jīng lì de wén jiàn。
简历 means a resume or CV describing one's experience.
Context note
简历常用于求职、学校和申请。
jiǎn lì cháng yòng yú qiú zhí 、 xué xiào hé shēn qǐng。
It is often used with jobs, school, and applications.
5 examples
请准备简历。
qǐng zhǔn bèi jiǎn lì。
Please prepare a resume.
他的简历很清楚。
tā de jiǎn lì hěn qīng chǔ。
His resume is very clear.
她投了简历。
tā tóu le jiǎn lì。
She submitted a resume.
简历要写得简单。
jiǎn lì yào xiě dé jiǎn dān。
A resume should be written simply.
老师帮他看简历。
lǎo shī bāng tā kàn jiǎn lì。
The teacher helped him look at the resume.
5 mini stories
他认真修改简历。
tā rèn zhēn xiū gǎi jiǎn lì。
He carefully revised his resume.
老师说，简历要写重点。
lǎo shī shuō， jiǎn lì yào xiě zhòng diǎn。
The teacher said a resume should focus on key points.
她把简历发给公司。
tā bǎ jiǎn lì fā gěi gōng sī。
She sent her resume to the company.
简历里要有基本信息。
jiǎn lì lǐ yào yǒu jī běn xìn xī。
A resume should have basic information.
准备好简历后，他去面试。
zhǔn bèi hǎo jiǎn lì hòu， tā qù miàn shì。
After preparing the resume, he went to the interview.