- (approving)
the habit of saving money and spending it carefully so that none is wasted 节约；节俭 a wild plant with bright pink flowers that grows by the sea 海石竹（海边野生植物，花鲜艳，呈粉红色）
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘prosperity, acquired wealth, success’): from Old Norse, from thrífa ‘grasp, get hold of’. Compare with thrive.