省

xǐngㄒㄧㄥˇ

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TOCFL 5

Meaning

Meanings

1
(bound form) to scrutinize
2
(bound form) to reflect (on one's conduct)
3
(bound form) to come to realize
4
(bound form) to pay a visit (to one's parents or elders)

Examples

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那條橋為我們節省了不少時間。

The bridge saved us a lot of time.

長遠來說，我們買了這台機器可以省回很多錢。

長遠來說，我們買了這臺機器可以省回很多錢。

In the long run, we can save a lot of money by buying this machine.

為了存錢他省吃儉用了許多年。

為了存錢他省喫儉用了許多年。

He pinched and scraped for many years to save money.

省下了一分錢，就等於賺了一分錢。

A penny saved is a penny earned.

我們很節省地旅行。

We are traveling on a tight budget.

Characters

Character breakdown

少

shǎo

few

Related: 省

反省

fǎn xǐng

to reflect upon oneself

省事

shěng shì

to simplify matters; to save trouble

省事

xǐng shì

perceptive; understanding

省得

shěng de

to avoid

省钱

shěng qián

to save money

节省

jié shěng

saving

Stroke practice

Practice writing 省

Characters

simplified script

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