节能

jié néng

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to save energy
2. energy-saving

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 浪费 làng fèi 浪费 làng fèi to waste 节能 means to save energy, while 浪费 means to waste.: to waste

Related words

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• 减排 jiǎn pái 减排 jiǎn pái to reduce emissions 减排 (reduce emissions) often pairs with 节能 in environmental contexts.: to reduce emissions
• 环保 huán bǎo 环保 huán bǎo environmental protection 节能 is a key aspect of 环保 (environmental protection).: environmental protection

Synonyms

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• 节省 jié shěng 节省 jié shěng saving Both mean to save or economize, but 节能 specifically refers to saving energy.: saving

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 措施, 技术, 产品, e.g., 节能措施 (energy-saving measures).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 节电 (save electricity) or 节水 (save water); 节能 covers all energy types.

Example Sentences

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这种灯泡能 节能 。

This kind of light bulb can save energy.

这种家用电器很 节能 。

This kind of home appliance is very energy-efficient.

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Words Containing 节能

• 节能灯 节能灯 jié néng dēng: compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)

Child Words of 节能

• 节 节 jiē: see 節骨眼|节骨眼[jiē gu yǎn]
• 节 节 jié: joint; node
• 能 能 néng: can