节能 meaning in English
to conserve energy; to minimize energy consumption
Meaning of 节能
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to conserve energy; to minimize energy consumption
How to use 节能
节能 is common in news, ads, and product labels about appliances, cars, and buildings. It often comes before a noun to describe it, as in 节能灯 (jiénéng dēng, energy-saving bulb). Example: 这台空调很节能。(Zhè tái kōngtiáo hěn jiénéng.) This air conditioner is very energy efficient.
节 (jié) can mean to save or cut back, as in 节约 (jiéyuē), and 能 (néng) here means energy, as in 能源 (néngyuán). Put them together and you get "save energy."
Common mistake: Learners often read 能 here as "can," like in 可能 (kěnéng) or 只能 (zhǐ néng), and get confused. In 节能 it means energy, so it does not mean "able to save."
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节 jié · joint · 5 strokes
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能 néng · can · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 节能.
| 可能 | kěnéng | might (happen); possible |
| 只能 | zhǐ néng | can only; obliged to do sth |
| 能够 | nénggòu | to be capable of; to be able to |
| 节目 | jiémù | (TV or radio) program; show; item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, vari |
| 节日 | jiérì | holiday; festival |
| 音节 | yīnjié | syllable |
| 春节 | Chūnjié | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) |
| 才能 | cáinéng | talent; ability |
| 能力 | nénglì | capability; ability |
| 功能 | gōngnéng | function; capability |
| 节约 | jiéyuē | to economize; to conserve (resources) |
| 能不能 | néng bu néng |
Questions about 节能
What does 节能 mean?
节能 (jiénéng) means "to conserve energy; to minimize energy consumption" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 节能?
节能 is made of 2 characters: 节 (5 strokes), 能 (10 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 节能 an HSK word?
Yes. 节能 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 节能 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 节能 is written 節能.
What is the difference between 节能 and 节约?
节约 (jiéyuē) means to save or economize in general, such as money, water, or time. 节能 is specifically about saving energy. You can say 节约能源 (jiéyuē néngyuán) as a longer way to express 节能.
What does 节能减排 mean?
节能减排 (jiénéng jiǎnpái) means saving energy and reducing emissions. It is a very common set phrase in Chinese government policy and environmental news.