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“save up” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzǎn

Example

我在攒钱买手机。wǒ zài zǎn qián mái shǒu jī

I'm saving money to buy a phone.

Illustration for 攒 (save up)

How to say “save up” in Chinese

“Save up” in Chinese is 攒 (zǎn).

Small amounts come together over time to form a useful reserve.

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

Example sentences with 攒

我靠发布短视频攒人气，粉丝越来越多。wǒ kào fā bù duǎn shì pín zǎn rén qì fěn sī yuè lái yuè duō

I am building a following by posting short videos, and my fan base is growing.

Tips for using 攒

  • Beyond money, 攒积分 (zǎn jīfēn, "build up points") applies to rewards, while 攒人品 (zǎn rénpǐn, "build up good karma") applies jokingly to good deeds.

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