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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

节俭 [jiéjiǎn]
  1. 1. adjective frugal

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

节俭 [jiéjiǎn]
  1. 1. thrifty; frugal
    提倡节俭
    encourage frugality
    她是个很节俭的主妇。
    She is a very thrifty housewife.

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

节俭 [jiéjiǎn]
  1. 1. 节约;俭省
    用度节俭

Examples

她是个很节俭的主妇。
She is a very thrifty housewife.
不要等到国力穷乏的时候才知道节俭
Don't wait until our country is impoverished before we realize the importance of thrift.
节俭
an economical person
节俭的人
The economic crisis has everyone tightening their belts.
经济危机让每个人都要节俭度日。
The scots are famous for their economy.
苏格兰人以节俭著称。
Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues.
节俭和勤奋仍然被视为美德。
We had to live frugally after the war.
战后我们只能非常节俭地生活。

Collocations

节俭度日
to live thriftily
节俭的品格
a thrifty character
十分节俭
very thrifty
崇尚节俭
to advocate thrift
勤劳节俭
industry and thrift
生活节俭
a thrifty life

Word Decomposition


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