节约
jié yuē
practice thrift; economize; save; economy:
节约费用 reduce expenses
节约开支 cut down expenses; retrench (expenditure)
节约人力物力 economize on manpower and material resources
节约用水 economize on water; save on water
节约用电 economize on electricity; save on electricity
厉行节约 practice strict economy
走捷径以节约时间 save time by taking a short cut
我们必须节约燃料。 We must economize on fuel.
使用优质物品是明智的节约。 It is wise economy to use the best.
节俭
jié jiǎn
thrifty; frugal; economical:
提倡节俭 encourage frugality
节俭的人 an economical person
节俭是美德。 To practice thrift is a virtue.
凭着节俭,她设法以自己微薄的薪水生活。 By frugality she managed to get along on her small salary.