Chinese
jiéyuē
Meaning: to economize; to save; to conserve
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

節約
節
約
节约
节
约

Example sentences

We must save water to deal with the drought.
資源是有限的,我們必須節約使用。
资源是有限的,我们必须节约使用。
Resources are limited; we must use them sparingly.
政府呼籲大眾節約用水,以應對旱災。
政府呼吁大众节约用水,以应对旱灾。
The government appeals to the public to save water to deal with the drought.
牆上貼著「節約用水」的標語。
墙上贴著「节约用水」的标语。
A 'Save Water' slogan is pasted on the wall.
勤儉節約是中華民族的優良風尚。
勤俭节约是中华民族的优良风尚。
Diligence and thrift are fine social customs of the Chinese nation.
市政府發布通告,要求全體市民節約用水。
市政府发布通告,要求全体市民节约用水。
The city government issued a notice requesting all citizens to save water.
為了保護環境,我們應該節約用水。
为了保护环境,我们应该节约用水。
In order to protect the environment, we should save water.

Usage Notes

Used for resources like money, time, water, or energy.

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