jié​yòng

to reduce expenses

Senses

节用/ 節用 jié​yòng to reduce expenses

to be frugal in spending; to practice economy; to save on costs or consumption

节用/ 節用 jié​yòng Jieyong

Chapter title in the classic text 墨子 mò​zǐ advocating for moderation in expenditure

References

see 节用/節用 → 墨子/墨子
antonym 滥用/濫用 → 节用/節用