"less is more" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 少即是多

Definition

这个表达的意思是，少用或少拥有某样东西，反而可能带来更好的效果或更大的影响。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于设计、艺术或谈论简约时使用，强调简单往往比复杂更好，是日常口语表达。

Examples

In design, people often say less is more.

在设计中，人们常说**少即是多**。

My teacher believes less is more when writing essays.

我的老师认为写作文时**少即是多**。

She used the phrase less is more to explain her simple style.

她用“**少即是多**”来解释她简单的风格。

When it comes to decorations, sometimes less is more—too many things can look messy.

说到装饰，有时**少即是多**—太多东西会显得乱。

I learned that less is more after packing too much for my trip and not using half of it.

旅行打包带太多，根本用不到一半，我才明白**少即是多**。

If you want your message to be clear, remember: less is more.

如果你想表达清楚，记住：**少即是多**。