Word: 减少 (jiǎnshǎo) Traditional: 減少 减少 dictionary entry jiǎnshǎo to lessen Full dictionary entry for 减少 Example sentences using 减少 4 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他们要求减少工作时长。 Tāmen yāoqiú jiǎnshǎo gōngzuò shí cháng. They demand a reduction in working hours. 日本的人口在减少。 Rìběn de rénkǒu zài jiǎnshǎo. Japan's population is declining. 米的产量减少了。 Mǐ de chǎnliàng jiǎnshǎole. Production of rice has decreased. 这个国家的人口正在逐渐减少。 Zhège guójiā de rénkǒu zhèngzài zhújiàn jiǎnshǎo. The population of this country is gradually diminishing.