省 (shěng) - To save, economize & to omit, reduce

省Tone 3

shěng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 目

上姝

省 · shěng

To save, economize;

to omit, reduce;

province (administrative division);

to examine, reflect upon oneself.

To save, economizeto omit, reduceprovince (administrative division)

Usage highlights

ProvinceSave moneySave timeSelfProvincial capitalOmit strokes

Synonyms

  • 节— to save, economize
  • 俭— frugal, thrifty
  • 州— province, state (administrative division)

Antonyms

  • 费— to spend, waste
  • 奢— extravagant, luxurious
  • 浪— to squander, waste

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Save money (省钱).
  • Hunan Province (湖南省).
  • Self-reflection (反省).
  • Save time (省时间).

Collocations

  • Province(省)
  • Save money(省钱)
  • Save time(省时间)
  • Self-reflection(反省)
  • Provincial capital(省会)
  • Omit strokes(省笔)

Idioms

  • Reflect on one's own faults(反躬自省)
  • Examine oneself three times a day(三省吾身)
  • Save on food and expenses(省吃俭用)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used as administrative division in China, similar to provinces in other countries.
  • In Confucian tradition, associated with self-examination and moral cultivation.
  • The concept of 'saving' reflects traditional values of frugality.

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