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节水jiéshuǐto save waterHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #76446, Very Hard
jiéshuǐ(jie2shui3)jie shui T2
  1. 1to save water
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March 24, 2026

节水(節水)jiéshuǐ(jie2shui3)

节水 (jie2 shui3) means 'to save water' and is commonly used in contexts related to environmental conservation and responsible water usage. It emphasizes the importance of reducing water consumption to protect resources and promote sustainability.

Strokes9Frequency#76446DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, water conservation is increasingly emphasized due to rapid urbanization and water scarcity in certain regions. Many campaigns encourage citizens to practice 节水 habits in their daily lives.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant water drop on a scale tipping towards '节水'. The '节' looks like a person holding a water bucket, while '水' is the character for water, reinforcing the idea of conserving water.

Meanings of 节水

jiéshuǐ(jie2shui3)
1to save water
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节水Simplified
節水Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 节水 in contexts that discuss environmental issues or conservation efforts. A common mistake is to confuse it with '节约' (jie2 yue1), which means to save in a broader sense, encompassing resources beyond just water.

HSK Study Tips

Although 节水 is not categorized under a specific HSK level, it connects with vocabulary related to environmental awareness found in HSK 4 and above. Focus on using the term in practical situations, like discussing water conservation efforts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 节水 as a direct translation for 'save' without considering the context. For example, saying '节水 money' is incorrect; it should be '节省金钱' (jie2 sheng3 jin1 qian2) for saving money.

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Component characters

节jiéfestival
HSK 35 strokes艹
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水shuǐwater
HSK 14 strokes水
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How to say to save water in Chinese

“to save water” in Chinese is节水jiéshuǐ

节水 (jie2 shui3) means 'to save water' and is commonly used in contexts related to environmental conservation and responsible water usage. It emphasizes the importance of reducing water consumption to protect resources and promote sustainability.

When to use 节水

Be mindful of using 节水 in contexts that discuss environmental issues or conservation efforts. A common mistake is to confuse it with '节约' (jie2 yue1), which means to save in a broader sense, encompassing resources beyond just water.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 节水 as a direct translation for 'save' without considering the context. For example, saying '节水 money' is incorrect; it should be '节省金钱' (jie2 sheng3 jin1 qian2) for saving money.

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You can say, '我们应该节水,' which means 'We should save water.'

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