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节约
jiéyuē
Description
节约的意思是不浪费，把钱、水、电或时间省下来。
The meaning of 节约 is not to waste, to save money, water, electricity, or time.
我们应该节约用水，也要节约用电。
We should 节约 water and also 节约 electricity.
Meanings
节约jiéyuē
to save, to economize, to use sparingly
我们要节约每一分钱。
We must save every penny.
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Notes
- Etymology
节 (to restrain, moderate) + 约 (to economize, restrict).
- Nuance
节约 is slightly more formal than everyday 省; often used for resources like water and energy.
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