A1 verb Neutral 1 min read

节省

jiesheng /tɕié.ʂə̌ŋ/
Practice it

To save by using less and avoiding waste.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To use resources carefully to avoid waste.
  • Commonly applied to money, time, and energy.
  • Helps in achieving efficiency and financial stability.

Overview

  1. 1概述：'节省'是一个常用的动词，核心含义是避免浪费，通过精打细算来保留资源。它可以指具体的物质（如钱、水、电），也可以指抽象的概念（如时间、精力）。2) 用法模式：'节省'后面通常接名词性宾语，例如“节省时间”、“节省开支”。它常与程度副词连用，如“尽量节省”、“非常节省”。3) 常见语境：在日常生活中，人们常提到“节省开支”以维持家庭预算；在职场或学习中，人们追求“节省时间”以提高效率；在环保意识日益增强的今天，“节省能源”已成为社会共识。4) 近义词辨析：'节省'强调通过精简开支或消耗来达到目的；'节约'与'节省'含义非常接近，但在正式场合（如公文、宣传语）中，'节约'使用频率更高，如“节约粮食”；'省'是'节省'的口语简化形式，多用于日常交流，如“省钱”、“省事”。

Examples

1

我们要学会节省开支。

everyday

We should learn to save expenses.

2

通过优化流程，公司节省了大量时间。

formal

By optimizing the process, the company saved a lot of time.

3

坐地铁能省钱。

informal

Taking the subway saves money.

4

该项目旨在节省能源消耗。

academic

The project aims to save energy consumption.

Common Collocations

节省时间 Save time
节省开支 Save expenses
节省能源 Save energy

Common Phrases

节省成本

Cost saving

尽量节省

Save as much as possible

节省人力

Save manpower

Often Confused With

节省 vs 节约

They are synonyms, but '节约' is more commonly used in public slogans and political contexts. '节省' feels slightly more personal or operational.

节省 vs 省

This is the colloquial form of '节省'. It is used in casual speech and can also mean 'province' as a noun.

Grammar Patterns

节省 + [资源名词] 尽量 + 节省 为 + [目的] + 节省

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '节省' in both formal and informal contexts to mean saving resources. It is a versatile verb that fits well in business, academic, and daily life. Avoid using it to mean 'saving a person's life', as that requires the verb '救'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '节省' when they mean 'rescue' because of the English word 'save'. Also, some learners might place it incorrectly in a sentence; remember it acts as a verb before the object. Ensure you are talking about resources, not people.

Tips

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Use with specific resources

Always pair '节省' with a resource like money, time, or energy. It makes your sentence clear and natural.

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Don't confuse with 'saving' as rescuing

In English, 'save' can mean to rescue someone. In Chinese, '节省' only refers to resources, not rescuing people.

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The virtue of frugality

Frugality is a traditional Chinese virtue. Using '节省' reflects a positive, responsible attitude towards life.

Word Origin

The character 节 implies moderation or joints, and 省 implies to examine or look into. Together they imply checking one's usage to avoid waste.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, being '节省' is seen as a sign of maturity and family responsibility. It is deeply rooted in historical periods where resources were scarce.

Memory Tip

Think of '节省' as 'saving' your resources. Imagine a piggy bank (money) and a clock (time) being carefully managed.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

节省是正式用语，多用于书面或正式陈述中。省则是节省的口语化表达，在日常对话中更常用，例如‘省钱’。

可以，节省时间是一个非常常见的搭配。它表示通过更有效率的方法减少原本需要的时长。

节省的反义词是浪费。浪费指不计后果地消耗资源，与节省的精打细算形成对比。

不一定。节省可以用于任何有限的资源，包括电力、水资源、时间、人力甚至空间。

Test Yourself

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为了___时间，我们决定坐飞机而不是坐火车。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 节省

为了减少时间消耗，应该使用节省。

multiple choice

我们应该___能源。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 节省

节省能源是保护环境的正确做法。

sentence building

开支 / 节省 / 我们 / 应该

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我们应该节省开支

主谓宾结构：我们（主）应该（助动词）节省（谓）开支（宾）。

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