The Chinese word 节约 means “to save” or “to economize”. It is commonly used in the context of saving resources, such as electricity, water, or money. For example, you might hear someone say “我们应该节约用水”, which means “We should save water”. The concept of 节约 is an important one in Chinese culture, as it emphasizes the value of frugality and the importance of preserving resources for future generations.
Translation
Verb: to economize, to conserve
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们应该节约用水 | wǒmen yīnggāi jiéyuē yòngshuǐ | We should conserve water |
| 父母教育孩子要节约使用资源 | fùmǔ jiàoyù háizi yào jiéyuē shǐyòng zīyuán | Parents teach their children to conserve and use resources wisely |
| 节约能源是保护环境的重要一环 | jiéyuē néngyuán shì bǎohù huánjìng de zhòngyào yīhuán | Conserving energy is an important part of protecting the environment |
| 我们应该节约食物，避免浪费 | wǒmen yīnggāi jiéyuē shíwù, bìmiǎn làngfèi | We should conserve food and avoid waste |
| 节约时间是成功的关键之一 | jiéyuē shíjiān shì chénggōng de guānjiàn zhī yī | Conserving time is one of the keys to success |
| 我们应该节约用电，保护环境 | wǒmen yīnggāi jiéyuē yòng diàn, bǎohù huánjìng | We should conserve electricity and protect the environment |
| 节约资源是每个人的责任 | jiéyuē zīyuán shì měi gèrén de zérèn | Conserving resources is everyone’s responsibility |
| 学校鼓励学生节约用纸 | xuéxiào gǔlì xuéshēng jiéyuē yòng zhǐ | Schools encourage students to conserve paper |
HSK
节约 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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