节约 (jiéyuē) — how to say "to save" in Chinese

节约

To save, to economize

Radicals / Keys

Silk

#120 · · 6 strokes

Grass

#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes

Synonyms

to save, province

shěng · colloquial, avoid waste

节省

to save, to economize

jié shěng · of time, resources

Examples

为了节约时间,他每天坐地铁去上班,不开车。

To save time, he takes the subway to work every day instead of driving.

节约用水。

Please save water.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to save" in Chinese?

"to save" in Chinese is 节约 (jiéyuē).

What does 节约 mean in English?

节约 (jiéyuē) means "To save, to economize".

How is 节约 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiéyuē (written as jieyue). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to save" in Chinese characters?

It is written 节约.

What HSK level is 节约?

节约 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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