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少

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The word 减少 is formed by combining the character 减, meaning "to reduce", with the character 少, meaning "few" or "less". In this compound, 减 conveys the action of reduction, while 少 denotes the resulting state of diminished quantity, together expressing the meaning "to decrease" or "to reduce".

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我们应该减少浪费。

Wǒmen yīnggāi jiǎnshǎo làngfèi.

We should reduce waste.

公司计划减少开支。

Gōngsī jìhuà jiǎnshǎo kāizhī.

The company plans to reduce expenses.

为了健康，他减少吃糖。

Wèile jiànkāng, tā jiǎnshǎo chī táng.

For health, he reduces eating sugar.

政府采取措施减少污染。

Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ cuòshī jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn.

The government takes measures to reduce pollution.

通过节能技术，我们可以显著减少能源消耗。

Tōngguò jiénéng jìshù, wǒmen kěyǐ xiǎnzhù jiǎnshǎo néngyuán xiāohào.

Through energy-saving technology, we can significantly reduce energy consumption.

Word Definition - 减少

jiǎn shǎo to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower

Individual Character Details

减 jiǎn
少 shǎo, shào