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| ====== shěngqián: 省钱 - To Save Money, Be Frugal ====== | |
| ===== Quick Summary ===== | |
| * **Keywords:** 省钱, sheng qian, shengqian, save money in Chinese, how to save money Chinese, thrifty Chinese, frugal in Chinese, Chinese word for saving money, economize, cut costs, jiéyuē, cúnqián vs shěngqián | |
| * **Summary:** Learn the essential Chinese term **省钱 (shěngqián)**, which means "to save money." This page breaks down its meaning, cultural significance, and practical use in modern China. Discover how **省钱** is more than just a financial action; it's a widely respected virtue of thriftiness and practicality. You'll learn the crucial difference between saving by spending less (**省钱**) and saving by depositing money (**存钱, cúnqián**), with plenty of example sentences to master its usage in daily conversation. | |
| ===== Core Meaning ===== | |
| * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** shěngqián | |
| * **Part of Speech:** Verb-object compound (functions as a verb) | |
| * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 | |
| * **Concise Definition:** To save money by reducing expenses; to be economical. | |
| * **In a Nutshell:** **省钱 (shěngqián)** is the action of actively spending less money. It's not about putting money into a bank account, but about being thrifty in your daily choices—like cooking at home instead of eating out, taking the bus instead of a taxi, or buying something on sale. It’s the verb for being frugal and smart with your spending. | |
| ===== Character Breakdown ===== | |
| * **省 (shěng):** In this context, this character means "to save," "to economize," or "to omit." Think of it as reducing or cutting back on something. (Note: This character can also mean "province | |