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省
shěng, xǐng
Description
“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.
Related words
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.
In videos
“很南很南的一个地方。一个省。”
“传送带走在上面会比较快，省力气”
“现在长时间握着的话会省很多的力”
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