Meaning
This common verb means to save money or to spend less money than usual. It emphasizes frugality and reducing expenses rather than putting money into savings accounts. The word combines 省 (to save/economize) with 钱 (money) to create a straightforward expression for being thrifty.
Usage
Used in everyday conversation when discussing budget-conscious decisions, shopping strategies, or lifestyle choices. Often appears in contexts about finding bargains, comparing prices, or explaining why someone chose a cheaper option. Can be used as a verb phrase or as an adjective to describe something that helps you spend less.
Examples
- 01网上购物可以省钱。.Shopping online can save money.
- 02为了省钱，我每天自己做饭。, .To save money, I cook for myself every day.
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Common collocations
- 省钱的方法money-saving methods
- 为了省钱in order to save money
- 很省钱very economical
- 省钱又省时saves both money and time
Antonyms
Origin
Straightforward compound combining 省 (originally meaning 'to examine' or 'inspect', later extending to 'reduce' or 'economize') with 钱 (money). The meaning is transparent from its components.