zit3 jung6節用节用
Jyutpingzit3 jung6
Yalejit yuhng
Definition
To save or practice economy; also the noun economization.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of being frugal or managing resources carefully rather than just the act of saving money in a bank. It carries a slightly formal or didactic tone, often used when advising someone to be more responsible with their spending habits. You will rarely hear this in casual street talk compared to more common terms like 慳錢.
Examples
We need to learn to economize and not be so spendthrift.
If you save money on your daily expenses, is it enough to buy things?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 儲錢, which specifically means putting money into savings. 節用 focuses on the act of reducing consumption or spending less on daily needs.
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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.
