Chinese

shěng
Meaning: to save; to economize; province
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example sentences

這樣做可以省很多時間。
这样做可以省很多时间。
Doing this can save a lot of time.
這條公路連接浙、閩兩省。
This highway connects the two provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian.
這台新的洗衣機既省電又安靜。
This new washing machine is both power-saving and quiet.
他平時很省,但為了孩子的教育,再多錢他也捨得花。
He is usually very frugal, but for his child's education, he is willing to spend any amount of money.
這種熒光燈管非常省電。
This type of fluorescent tube is very power-saving.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to mean saving resources (money, time). Also means 'province' in administrative contexts.

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