"thrifty" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 节俭的
• 节省的

Definition

用来形容一个人能仔细使用金钱和资源，不浪费，更擅长存钱而不是花钱。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Thrifty' 带有正面意义，强调理财明智，不是小气。常搭配: 'thrifty shopper', 'thrifty lifestyle'。不要和 'cheap'（吝啬/低质量）混淆。

Examples

He is very thrifty with his money.

他用钱非常**节俭**。

Being thrifty helps you save for the future.

**节俭**有助于为未来存钱。

My grandmother is a thrifty shopper.

我奶奶购物很**节俭**。

They live a thrifty lifestyle to pay off their debts faster.

他们过着**节俭**的生活方式，以便更快还清债务。

She’s not cheap, just thrifty when it comes to spending.

她并不小气，只是在花钱时很**节俭**。

If you’re thrifty, you can do a lot with a small budget.

如果你**节俭**，小预算也能做很多事。