shěngshì

省事

HSK 7-9Word · Verb · Adjective

simplify procedures; convenient

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to simplify procedures; to cut down on red tape

Used to describe the action of making a process or system simpler and more efficient by reducing unnecessary steps.

Zhèng政
fǔ府
tuī推
chū出
xīn新
zhèng政
cè策
 ,
wéi为
shì市
mín民
shěng省
shì事
bù不
shǎo少
 。

The government introduced a new policy that simplified a lot of procedures for citizens.

Zhè这
ge个
ruǎn软
jiàn件
néng能
zì自
dòng动
chǔ处
lǐ理
shù数
jù据
 ,
fēi非
cháng常
shěng省
shì事
 。

This software can process data automatically, which is very convenient and reduces work.

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Bǎ把
biǎo表
gé格
hé合
bìng并
yī一
xià下
jiù就
néng能
shěng省
hěn很
duō多
shì事
 。

Merging the forms can simplify a lot of procedures.

2.

adjective

convenient; hassle-free; easy

Describes a situation, method, or thing that is easy to use or deal with, requiring little effort or trouble.

Wǎng网
shàng上
gòu购
wù物
bǐ比
qù去
shāng商
chǎng场
shěng省
shì事
duō多
le了
 。

Online shopping is much more convenient than going to the mall.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
sù速
shí食
shí食
pǐn品
yòng用
wēi微
bō波
lú炉
rè热
yī一
xià下
jiù就
néng能
chī吃
 ,
hěn很
shěng省
shì事
 。

This instant food can be heated in a microwave and eaten right away; it's very hassle-free.

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Zhù住
dé得
lí离
gōng公
sī司
jìn近
 ,
shàng上
xià下
bān班
hěn很
shěng省
shì事
 。

Living close to the office makes commuting very easy.