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“energy-efficient” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjié néng

Example

这个灯很节能。zhè ge dēng hěn jié néng

This light is very energy-efficient.

Illustration for 节能 (energy-efficient)

How to say “energy-efficient” in Chinese

“Energy-efficient” in Chinese is 节能 (jié néng).

Energy use is trimmed without giving up the function that the device or method is meant to provide.

Full entry for 节能: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 节能

新的节能措施降低了工厂的能耗。xīn de jié néng cuò shī jiàng dī le gōng chǎng de néng hào

The new energy-saving measure reduced the factory's energy consumption.

Tips for using 节能

  • Chinese can place this adjective directly before a noun, so a lamp or appliance may be labeled with it; the pattern helps identify it as a property of something rather than a personality trait.

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