Definition
积蓄 (jī xù) is a general verb/noun for saving or accumulating, covering money, resources, or even energy (e.g., 积蓄体力). It is broader than 储蓄 (chǔ xù), which specifically means saving money (often in a bank), and 存款 (cún kuǎn), which refers to depositing money or bank savings. 积攒 (jī zǎn) emphasizes saving up bit by bit over time, while 积蓄 can also imply a larger accumulated amount.
to save (money, resources)to put asideto accumulate graduallysavingssomething saved up
Easily confused
- 继续jì xùsound-aliketo continue, to go on with
- 急需jí xūsound-aliketo urgently need
Examples
- 积蓄。Tā měi gè yuè dōu jī xù yí bùfen gōngzī.He saves a portion of his salary every month.
- 积蓄。Zhèxiē jī xù gòu tā mǎi yíu yí liàng chē le.These savings are enough for him to buy a car.
- 积蓄。Bǐsài qián yào jī xù tǐlì.You need to build up your strength before the competition.
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