节约 (jié yuē) — to economize; to save (resources); to conserve
Definition
节约 (jiéyuē) is a verb meaning to economize or conserve — typically used for resources, money, or effort. 节俭 is the adjective form ('a frugal person'); 节省 is a close synonym but pairs more naturally with money and time.
verb
to economizeto save (resources)to conserve
Examples
- 节约，。Wǒ men yào jié yuē yòng shuǐ, bú yào làng fèi.We need to conserve water and not waste it.
- 节约。Bà ba gào sù wǒ měi gè yuè dōu yào jié yuē yì diǎn qián.Dad tells me to economize a little every month.
- 节约。Měi gè rén dōu yīng gāi jié yuē zī yuán.Everyone should conserve resources.
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