Definition
节能 (jié néng) means 'to save energy / energy conservation' — it specifically and only refers to energy. 节约 (jié yuē) and 节省 (jié shěng) are broader verbs that can save any resource (money, time, water). 节能 is also commonly used as a modifier (e.g., 节能技术 'energy-saving technology').
verb
to save energy
Examples
- 节能。Zhèngfǔ gǔlì dàjiā jié néng huánbǎo.The government encourages everyone to save energy and protect the environment.
- 节能。Zhè zhǒng jié néng jìshù chéngběn hěn dī.This kind of energy-saving technology has very low cost.
- 节能。Wǒmen gōngsī zhèngzài tuīxíng jié néng jìhuà.Our company is implementing an energy-saving plan.
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