jiǎn

common

Meaning of

俭 means frugal; thrifty; economical; surname Jian. Pronounced jiǎn.

  • frugal; thrifty; economical
  • surname Jian

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

xiàng
shēng
huó
jiǎn
shěng
 
cóng
zhāng
làng
fèi
 

He has always lived frugally and never wastes money.

men
yīng
gāi
yǎng
chéng
jié
yuē
jiǎn
de
hǎo
guàn
 

We should develop good habits of being thrifty and simple.

shěng
chī
jiǎn
yòng
zǎn
qián
gòng
hái
zi
shàng
xué
 

She saved every penny by scrimping and saving to send her child to college.

Lián
jié
fèng
gōng
 
jiǎn
yǎng
lián
shì
wéi
guān
de
běn
zhǔn
 

Being honest and dedicated to public duty, and practicing thrift to cultivate integrity are basic standards for officials.

Zhè
jiā
cān
tīng
zhǔ
jiǎn
shěng
shí
huì
de
jiā
cháng
cài
pǐn
 

This restaurant focuses on affordable and thrifty home-style dishes.