Writing
生存 (shēng cún) — how to say "survival" in Chinese
生存
Survival, existence
verb
Character composition
生
life, to be born
存
to exist, to store
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
生
Life
#100 · shēng · 5 strokes
Collocations
生存竞争
shēng cún jìng zhēng
struggle for survival
生存环境
shēng cún huán jìng
living environment
Examples
在沙漠里，水对生存是必需的。
In the desert, water is essential for survival.
生存很重要。
Survival is very important.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "survival" in Chinese?
"survival" in Chinese is 生存 (shēng cún).
生存 meaning in English
生存 (shēng cún) means "Survival, existence".
How is 生存 pronounced?
It is pronounced shēng cún (written as sheng cun, shengcun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "survival" in Chinese characters?
It is written 生存: 生 has 5 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 生存?
生存 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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