省

shěng

Dictionary entry

to save; to economize; to be frugal

What does 省 mean?

省 (shěng) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1to save; to economize; to be frugal

2to omit; to delete; to leave out

3province

4provincial capital

5a ministry (of the Japanese government)

6(bound form) to scrutinize

7(bound form) to reflect (on one's conduct)

8(bound form) to come to realize

9(bound form) to pay a visit (to one's parents or elders)

Character breakdown

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省shěngto save; to economize; to be frugal · to omit; to delete; to leave out

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省

shěng

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