缩减 (suō jiǎn) — to cut down, to reduce (size, quantity, or expenses)
Definition
缩减 (suōjiǎn) is a formal verb for reducing size, quantity, or expenses — especially budgets and spending. Stronger and more official than 减少; pairs naturally with 开支 and 开支. Negate with 不, not 没有.
verb
to cut downto reduce (size, quantity, or expenses)
Examples
- 缩减。Zhèng fǔ jué dìng suō jiǎn wài jiāo kāi zhī.The government decided to cut diplomatic spending.
- 缩减。Zhè jiā gōng chǎng tōng guò suō jiǎn yuán liào yòng liàng lái jié yuē chéng běn.This factory saves costs by reducing the amount of raw materials used.
- 缩减。Cái yuán bìng bú shì suō jiǎn kāi zhī de wéi yī bàn fǎ.Layoffs are not the only way to cut expenses.
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