Chinese
jiéshěng
Meaning: to save; to economize; frugal
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

為了買新電腦,他最近生活變得很節省。
为了买新电脑,他最近生活变得很节省。
To buy a new computer, he has become very frugal with his living expenses recently.
他每天騎摩托去上班,節省了不少時間。
He rides a motorcycle to work every day, saving a lot of time.
為了節省開支,她總是精打細算。
In order to save on expenses, she always budgets meticulously.
我們這個月的生活費又超支了,下個月得節省一點。
We overspent on our living expenses again this month, so we have to save a little next month.
抄近路可以節省很多時間。
Taking a shortcut can save a lot of time.

Usage Notes

Refers to saving resources like money, time, or labor by avoiding waste.

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