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to reduce

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jian3shao3 • jiǎnshǎo

Meaning


Primary

to reduce

Alternatives

reduce, to decrease, decrease

Mnemonic


减少 To reduce is 减 to reduce something until there are 少 few left, comparatively.

Usage


我们 要 减少 浪费。

We need to reduce waste.

运动 可以 减少 压力。

Exercise can reduce stress.

公司 决定 减少 开支。

The company decided to reduce expenses.

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