Stroke order for 存

cún
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Basic Meaning

v
In this sense, 存 is often used as a verb to describe the state of being, existence, or survival of something. It can be combined with other words like 存在, 生存.
to exist; to be alive
存在,事物出现后没有消失;活着。
Words:
残存存活存亡共存生存存在
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Sentences:
  1. (zhè)()()(zhǒng)(zài)()(wài)()(rán)(cún)(huó)
    This species still survives in the wild.
  2. (zhè)()(wèn)()(zhì)(jīn)(réng)(rán)(cún)(zài)
    This problem still exists today.
v
This sense refers to putting away or keeping something for later use, often physically or digitally.
to store; to preserve
储存;保存。
Words:
封存存粮存档
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Sentences:
  1. ()()(zhòng)(yào)(de)(wén)(jiàn)(dōu)(cún)(dào)(le)(diàn)(nǎo)()
    I stored all the important files on my computer.
  2. (zhè)(píng)(yào)(yào)()(fēng)(bìng)(cún)(fàng)(zài)(yīn)(liáng)(chù)
    This bottle of medicine needs to be sealed and stored in a cool place.
v
This sense is specifically for financial activities, like putting money into a bank account.
to deposit money
储蓄。
Words:
存款存折整存整取零存整取
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Sentences:
  1. ()(měi)()(yuè)(dōu)(huì)()(yín)(háng)(cún)(qián)
    I go to the bank to deposit money every month.
  2. ()(de)(cún)(kuǎn)(yǒu)(duō)(shǎ)
    How much deposit do you have?
v
This sense involves temporarily placing an item in a designated location, such as a locker or counter, often with the expectation of retrieving it later.
to leave something with someone/somewhere (for safekeeping)
寄放。
Words:
存放寄存存车处存行李
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  1. ()(xiān)()(cún)(xíng)()(rán)(hòu)(zài)()(ān)(jiǎn)
    I'll go to leave my luggage first, then go through security.
  2. (diàn)(yǐng)(yuán)(páng)(biān)(yǒu)()(cún)(chē)(chù)
    There is a bicycle parking area next to the cinema.
v
This sense means to maintain or hold onto something without removing or disposing of it.
to retain; to keep
保留下来。
Words:
存而不论存疑存档存根求同存异
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Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(fèn)(wén)(jiàn)()(yào)(cún)(gēn)()(bèi)()(chá)
    This document needs to retain a stub for verification.
  2. (duì)()(zhè)()(zhēng)()()(men)(zàn)(shí)(cún)(ér)()(lùn)
    Regarding this controversy, we will temporarily keep it without discussing it.
v
This sense often describes the quantity or amount that is leftover or available.
to have remaining; to be in stock
结存;余留。
Words:
库存
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Sentences:
  1. ()(men)(de)()(cún)()(jīng)()(duō)(le)
    Our stock is already running low.
  2. (zhè)(běn)(shū)(mài)(de)(hěn)(hǎo)(xiàn)(zài)(zhǐ)(jié)(cún)(le)()(běn)
    This book sells very well, and now only a few copies are left in stock.
v
This sense refers to holding something in your mind or heart, such as a thought, hope, or intention.
to harbor (an idea or feeling)
心里怀着(某种想法)。
Words:
存心心存侥幸
Sentences:
  1. ()(bié)()(huì)()()(shì)(cún)(xīn)(yào)(shāng)(hài)()(zhǐ)(shì)(dāng)(shí)(tài)(zhe)()(le)
    Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to hurt you, I was just too anxious at the time.
  2. ()(bié)(xīn)(cún)(jiǎo)(xìng)(hái)(shì)(yào)(rèn)(zhēn)(zhǔn)(bèi)(kǎo)(shì)
    Don't harbor any hope of luck; you still need to prepare seriously for the exam.

Writing & Component

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