[jīng jiǎn]
retrench; simplify; cut; reduce
simplify [streamline] the administrative structure
精簡（行政）機構
principle of simplified administration, unified action and higher efficiency
精簡、統一、效能的原則
reduce the number of forms; cut down paper work
精簡報表
cut (the number of) meetings to a minimum
精簡會議
retrench expenses; cut down the outlay
精簡開支
attenuate formalities
精簡禮節
Every organ of state must apply the principle of efficient and simple administration.
國家機關必須實行精簡的原則。
streamline government organizations, reduce personnel and mtroduce a new system of public service
精簡機構, 減少人員和建立公務員制度