省得

省得 shěng de ㄕㄥˇ ˙ㄉㄜ saang2 dak1 高階級 · Level 4

  • to avoid
  • so as to save (money or time)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 省 (1 of 2) — 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

  • 我今天晚点下班,省得明天早上手忙脚乱。 Today I'm working a little late so as to avoid a rush in the morning.

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