Definition
减负 (jiǎn fù) is a fixed verb-object compound meaning 'to reduce burdens', used specifically for alleviating workload in education or administration. It differs from 减轻 (jiǎn qīng), which is a general verb for reducing any burden, pain, or pressure, and can take a direct object (e.g., 减轻负担). 减负 is more idiomatic and often refers to a policy or systemic effort.
verb
to reduce burdensto alleviate (work, study, or administrative) overload
Easily confused
- 肩负jiān fùsound-aliketo shoulder, to bear (a burden, responsibility, or disadvantage)
Examples
- 减负。Xīn zhèngcè zhǐzài wèi zhōngxiǎoxuéshēng jiǎn fù.The new policy aims to reduce the burden for primary and secondary school students.
- 减负。Gōngsī tōngguò yōuhuà liúchéng lái jiǎn fù.The company reduces burdens by optimizing processes.
- 减负。jiǎn fù ràng wǒmen yǒu gèng duō shíjiān xiūxi.Reducing burdens gives us more time to rest.
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