节省

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 使用节能灯可以节省电费。▶ —
   Using energy-saving lamps can save on electricity bills.
2. 这样做能节省不少时间。▶ —
   Doing it this way can save a lot of time.

Collocations

Mnemonic

节 jié "to economize" + 省 shěng "to save": to economize and save, i.e. to save (time, money, resources). 省 is a multi-reading character (shěng "to save" / xǐng "to examine"); in 节省 it reads shěng. 节省时间 = to save time. Opposite of 浪费 (to waste).

Related

Quick check

1. How is 省 read in 节省?

   • shěng (to save)
   • xǐng (to examine/reflect)
   • shèng (to remain)
   • xìng (surname)