Definition
缩减 (suōjiǎn) means 'to cut down, reduce' — it focuses on reducing the size, quantity, or scale of something, often by trimming or cutting back. It is more specific than the general 减少 (jiǎnshǎo 'reduce') and less formal than 削减 (xuējiǎn), which is used for deliberate cuts to budgets or staff.
verb
to cut downto reduce (size, quantity, or expenses)
Examples
- 缩减。Zhèngfǔ juédìng suō jiǎn wàijiāo kāizhī.The government decided to cut diplomatic spending.
- 缩减。Zhè jiā gōngchǎng tōngguò suō jiǎn yuánliào yòngliàng lái jiéyuē chéngběn.This factory saves costs by reducing the amount of raw materials used.
- 缩减。Cáiyuán bìng búshì suō jiǎn kāizhī de wéiyī bànfǎ.Layoffs are not the only way to cut expenses.
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