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to reduce

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jian3shao3 • jiǎnshǎo

Meaning


Primary

to reduce

Alternatives

reduce, to decrease, decrease

Mnemonic


減少 To reduce is 減 to reduce something until there are 少 few left, comparatively.

Usage


我們 要 減少 浪費。

We need to reduce waste.

運動 可以 減少 壓力。

Exercise can reduce stress.

公司 決定 減少 開支。

The company decided to reduce expenses.

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