Writing
保存 (bǎocún) — how to say "to preserve" in Chinese
保存
To preserve, to save
verb
Character composition
保
to protect
存
to exist
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
长期保存
chángqī bǎocún
long-term preservation
保存食物
bǎocún shíwù
preserve food
保存文件
bǎocún wénjiàn
save a file
Examples
这些重要的历史资料需要好好保存在博物馆里。
These important historical materials need to be well preserved in the museum.
保存文件。
Save the file.
Frequently asked questions
How to say preserve in Chinese?
"to preserve" in Chinese is 保存 (bǎocún).
保存 meaning in English
保存 (bǎocún) means "To preserve, to save".
How is 保存 pronounced?
It is pronounced bǎocún (written as baocun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to preserve" in Chinese characters?
It is written 保存: 保 has 9 strokes, 存 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 保存?
保存 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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