积蓄 (jī xù) — to save (money, resources); to put aside; to accumulate gradually; savings; something saved up
Definition
积蓄 emphasizes slow, gradual accumulation (money, strength, experience). Compare 储蓄 (formal, bank savings) and 积攒 (save up bit by bit, often small sums). 存款 is specifically bank deposits.
to save (money, resources)to put asideto accumulate graduallysavingssomething saved up
Examples
- 积蓄。Tā měi gè yuè dōu jī xù yí bù fen gōng zī.He saves a portion of his salary every month.
- 积蓄。Zhè xiē jī xù gòu tā mǎi yí liàng chē le.These savings are enough for him to buy a car.
- 积蓄。Bǐ sài qián yào jī xù tǐ lì.You need to build up your strength before the competition.
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