What is the difference between a brief description and a short answer?

The difference between a brief description and a short answer is: different meanings and different emphases.

1. Different meanings

1. Brief description: state or summarize in brief words.

2. Short answer: a brief answer.

2. Different emphases

1. Brief description: The short answer is required to be concise and to the point, just highlight the key points of the answer.

2. Short answer: A brief description is to discuss the key points or illustrate with examples and finally summarize based on the short answer.

Extended information:

Synonyms of brief description: brief, concise

1. Brief

Pronunciation: [ jiǎn yào ]

Definition: simple and concise.

Source: "Shi Shuo Xin Yu·Literature" by Liu Yiqing of the Southern Dynasties and Song Dynasty: "The knowledge of the Southerners is clear and concise."

Vernacular translation: When the Southerners learn knowledge, they are simple Summary.

2. Brief

Pronunciation: [è yào]

Interpretation: (speaking, writing) being able to grasp the main point or center.

Source: Wu Zuxiang's "Peace in the World": "Perhaps due to the authority of the deity worshiped, or perhaps due to the concise position of Feng Shui, everyone seems to believe that the peace in Fengtan Village is due to this deity. "Given by the temple"

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