To deliberately reduce the quantity, scale, or intensity of something through a process.
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- Actively reduce the quantity or intensity.
- Often used in economic and policy contexts.
- Implies a deliberate process of lessening.
Overview
消减，读音为 xiāo jiǎn，是一个汉语词语，基本含义是减少、削弱。它强调的是通过一定的措施或过程，使得某事物在数量、规模、程度、强度等方面有所降低。这个词语的使用范围比较广泛，既可以指具体的数量减少，也可以指抽象的程度或影响的减轻。
**个人层面**：也可以指个人减少某些活动或开销。例如：“他正在努力消减每天的糖分摄入。”
- 1减少 (jiǎn shǎo)：这是“消减”最接近的同义词，两者都可以表示数量上的降低。但“减少”的用法更广泛，可以指任何数量的降低，而“消减”则更侧重于通过某种方式或措施主动地、有目的地去降低，有时带有削弱、减弱的意味。
Examples
为了应对经济下行压力，政府宣布将采取措施消减财政赤字。
formalTo cope with the downward economic pressure, the government announced measures to reduce the fiscal deficit.
这家工厂正在逐步消减污染物的排放量。
neutralThis factory is gradually reducing its pollutant emissions.
由于市场需求下降，公司不得不消减部分生产线。
businessDue to decreased market demand, the company had to cut back on some production lines.
我们需要制定计划，争取在明年消减开支10%。
businessWe need to make a plan to strive for a 10% reduction in expenses next year.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
消减开支
reduce expenses
消减成本
cut costs
消减预算
cut the budget
Often Confused With
'消减' often implies a deliberate action or policy to reduce something, whereas '减少' is a more general term for any kind of decrease.
'消减' and '削减' are very similar and often interchangeable, especially when talking about budgets or staff. '削减' might carry a slightly stronger sense of 'cutting off' a part.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term '消减' is commonly used in formal and semi-formal contexts, particularly in economic, business, and policy discussions. It implies a deliberate and often planned reduction rather than a spontaneous one. Pay attention to the context to ensure it fits the intended meaning of active reduction.
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse '消减' for any type of decrease. Remember it implies a purposeful action. Also, be careful not to confuse it with words like '增长' (increase) or '扩大' (expand) which are antonyms.
Tips
Focus on Deliberate Reduction
Remember that '消减' often implies a conscious effort or policy to reduce something, not just a natural decrease.
Avoid Using for Natural Decreases
Do not use '消减' when something decreases naturally over time, like the temperature dropping. Use '降低' or '减少' instead.
Economic Austerity Measures
In China, '消减' is frequently used when discussing government or corporate austerity measures, aiming to cut costs and increase efficiency.
Word Origin
The character '消' (xiāo) originally meant to melt or dissolve. In modern Chinese, it extends to meanings like 'eliminate', 'dispel', or 'reduce'. The character '减' (jiǎn) means 'to subtract', 'to reduce', or 'to decrease'. Together, '消减' strongly conveys the idea of actively reducing or diminishing something.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, discussions about reducing expenses ('消减开支') or government budgets ('消减预算') are common, reflecting a practical approach to resource management and economic stability.
Memory Tip
Think of '消' (xiāo) like '消灭' (eliminate) or '消除' (dispel), suggesting getting rid of something. Combine this with '减' (jiǎn - reduce), and you get the idea of actively reducing or eliminating parts of something.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“消减”通常指通过有意识的措施来减少，带有主动性和一定的强度，常用于预算、开支、人员等方面。“减少”则是一个更通用的词，可以指任何数量上的降低，不一定需要强调过程或措施。
“消减”可以用在经济（如消减成本）、管理（如消减编制）、政策（如消减赤字）、社会（如消减污染）等多个领域，指代数量、规模、程度或影响力的降低。
不一定。“消减”本身是一个中性词，描述的是一种减少的行为或结果。虽然有时会用于描述裁员、削减福利等负面情况，但也可以用于积极的方面，比如消减不必要的开支以提高效率。
两者都常用，并且在很多语境下可以互换。但在描述削去一部分（像用刀削一样）的动作感时，“削减”可能更贴切。而在描述整体数量或程度的降低时，“消减”可能更常用。
Test Yourself
为了提高利润率，公司决定____生产成本。
句意是公司采取措施降低生产成本，‘消减’最符合语境。
下列哪个词语最能表达“消减”的意思？
‘削减’和‘消减’都表示减少，尤其是在数量、规模或程度方面，两者意思非常接近。
消减，预算，人员
这个选项结构完整，语意清晰，符合“消减”的用法，即减少预算和人员数量。
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Summary
To deliberately reduce the quantity, scale, or intensity of something through a process.
- Actively reduce the quantity or intensity.
- Often used in economic and policy contexts.
- Implies a deliberate process of lessening.
Focus on Deliberate Reduction
Remember that '消减' often implies a conscious effort or policy to reduce something, not just a natural decrease.
Avoid Using for Natural Decreases
Do not use '消减' when something decreases naturally over time, like the temperature dropping. Use '降低' or '减少' instead.
Economic Austerity Measures
In China, '消减' is frequently used when discussing government or corporate austerity measures, aiming to cut costs and increase efficiency.
Examples
4 of 4为了应对经济下行压力，政府宣布将采取措施消减财政赤字。
To cope with the downward economic pressure, the government announced measures to reduce the fiscal deficit.
这家工厂正在逐步消减污染物的排放量。
This factory is gradually reducing its pollutant emissions.
由于市场需求下降，公司不得不消减部分生产线。
Due to decreased market demand, the company had to cut back on some production lines.
我们需要制定计划，争取在明年消减开支10%。
We need to make a plan to strive for a 10% reduction in expenses next year.
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