zit3 saang2節省节省

Jyutpingzit3 saang2

Yalejit sáang

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To save, economize, or cut down on resources or money.

writtenmoneydaily actions

How it's used

Carries a formal tone that is typically reserved for written reports, news broadcasts, or serious discussions about finance and resources. In casual daily speech, people almost always prefer using 慳 instead. Using this word in a relaxed setting can make you sound like you are reading from a document or giving a lecture.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋jiu3要zit3節saang2省di1啲hoi1開zi1支sin1先gau3夠cin2錢heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行。

We need to cut down on expenses to have enough money for the trip.

nei5你ping4平si4時jau5有mou5冇si3試gwo3過zit3節saang2省jung6用seoi2水aa4呀？

Have you ever tried to save water in your daily life?

Common phrases

zit3節saang2省hoi1開zi1支

to cut down on expenses

zit3節saang2省si4時gaan3間

to save time

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this in casual conversation where 慳 is the natural choice. While 慳 is a versatile verb for saving money, time, or effort, 節省 is restricted to more abstract or formal contexts like resource management.