节俭

節儉

jiéjiǎn

adjective HSK 7-9 #27,956

Meanings

1 frugal
2 thrifty
3 economical

Characters

to economize; festival

frugal; thrifty

Examples

她一直过着节俭的生活。

Tā yīzhí guò zhe jiéjiǎn de shēnghuó.

She has always lived a frugal life.

节俭是中华民族的传统美德。

Jiéjiǎn shì Zhōnghuá mínzú de chuántǒng měidé.

Frugality is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.

Tips

culture

Frugality (节俭) is deeply valued in Chinese culture. The saying 勤俭节约 (diligent and thrifty) is a core virtue taught from childhood.

Stroke Order

节 jié

俭 jiǎn