shěng ㄕㄥˇ saang2 HSK 2 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4 流利級 · Level 5

  • to save; to economize; to be frugal
  • to omit; to delete; to leave out
  • province
  • provincial capital
  • a ministry (of the Japanese government)

xǐng ㄒㄧㄥˇ saang2

  • (bound form) to scrutinize
  • (bound form) to reflect (on one's conduct)
  • (bound form) to come to realize
  • (bound form) to pay a visit (to one's parents or elders)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 省 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 省省吧! Save it!
  • 这辆车很省油。 This car is very economical on gas.
  • 乘巴士更省钱。 It is cheaper to go by bus.
  • 我省略了什麼? What did I omit?
  • 天啊,省省吧。 Jeez, give it a rest.

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