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省

shěng, xǐng

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“省”最常见的意思是“节省”,比如少花钱、少用东西。

The most common meaning of "省" is "to save", such as spending less money or using fewer things.

它也可以指中国的一个大的地方,叫“省”,比如四川省。

It can also refer to a large area in China called a "省", like Sichuan Province.

Meanings

省shěng

to save; to economize

坐公交车可以省钱。

Taking the bus can save money.

省shěng

province (administrative region)

我出生在广东省。

I was born in Guangdong Province.

省shěng

to leave out; to omit

这个字不能省。

This character cannot be omitted.

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Notes

  • Pronunciation

    read shěng for 'save/province', xǐng for 'reflect/examine' (as in 反省).

  • Nuance

    省 emphasizes reducing use; 节约 is more formal for conserving resources.

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