suk1 gaam2縮減缩减
Jyutpingsuk1 gaam2
Yalesūk gáam
Definition
To reduce, shrink, or cut back.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the act of shrinking or trimming down something that was previously larger, such as a budget, workforce, or project scope. While it sounds professional and is often used in business or formal contexts, it is perfectly acceptable in spoken Cantonese when discussing serious topics like company policy or household finance.
Examples
The company has decided to cut back on staff.
Are you guys planning to reduce expenses?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 減少, which is a general term for any decrease. 縮減 implies a deliberate, active effort to make something smaller or more compact, often as a measure to save resources.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
