Chinese
jiǎn
Meaning: to subtract; to reduce; to decrease
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

減
减

Example sentences

Ten minus three equals seven.
三減一的差是二。
三减一的差是二。
The difference between three and one is two.
近年來,少油減糖的飲食觀念非常盛行。
近年来,少油减糖的饮食观念非常盛行。
In recent years, the concept of a low-oil and low-sugar diet has become very prevalent.
公司的利潤大幅削減了。
公司的利润大幅削减了。
The company's profits have been significantly reduced.

Usage Notes

Used in mathematics for subtraction, or generally for reducing or decreasing something.

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