Definition
储蓄 (chǔ xù) means 'to save money' or 'savings' in a general sense, often used in formal or written contexts. It is broader than 存款 (cún kuǎn), which specifically refers to depositing money in a bank or bank savings. 积蓄 (jī xù) emphasizes gradual accumulation over time, often used as a noun for one's accumulated savings.
verb
to save moneyto deposit money
noun
savings
Examples
- 储蓄。Wǒ měi gè yuè dōu chǔ xù yí bùfen gōngzī.I save a portion of my salary every month.
- 储蓄。Tā de chǔ xù bú gòu mǎi fáng.His savings are not enough to buy a house.
- 储蓄。Tā xǐhuan bǎ qián chǔ xù zài yínháng.She likes to deposit money in the bank.
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