zit3 nang4節能节能
Jyutpingzit3 nang4
Yalejit nàhng
Definition
To save energy or reduce energy consumption.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or public service announcements, this term is less common in casual daily chatter than phrases like慳電. It frequently appears in compound structures like節能減碳 or節能家電. While it functions as a verb, it is most commonly encountered as a modifier in professional or environmental contexts.
Examples
The company is implementing an energy-saving plan, and everyone supports it.
Related words
Common phrases
save energy and reduce carbon emissions
energy-efficient home appliances
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean saving money, which is 慳錢. It specifically refers to energy resources like electricity or fuel.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
