[jīng jiǎn]
retrench; simplify; cut; reduce
simplify [streamline] the administrative structure
精简（行政）机构
principle of simplified administration, unified action and higher efficiency
精简、统一、效能的原则
reduce the number of forms; cut down paper work
精简报表
cut (the number of) meetings to a minimum
精简会议
retrench expenses; cut down the outlay
精简开支
attenuate formalities
精简礼节
Every organ of state must apply the principle of efficient and simple administration.
国家机关必须实行精简的原则。
streamline government organizations, reduce personnel and mtroduce a new system of public service
精简机构, 减少人员和建立公务员制度