Definition
削减 (xuē jiǎn) means 'to reduce, cut down' and is used for budgets, expenses, or staff — it implies a deliberate, often official reduction. It is more formal and specific than the general 减少 (jiǎn shǎo), which can apply to any quantity or degree. For cutting staff specifically, 裁 (cái) is common (e.g., 裁员 'lay off').
verb
to reduceto cut down (budgets, expenses, staff, etc.)
Examples
- 削减。Gōngsī bìxū xuē jiǎn chéngběn cáinéng yínglì.The company must cut down costs in order to turn a profit.
- 削减。Zhèngfǔ xuē jiǎn le jūnshì kāizhī.The government reduced military spending.
- ，削减。Wèile huánbǎo, wǒmen yīnggāi xuē jiǎn sùliào shǐyòng.For environmental protection, we should reduce the use of plastic.
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