Writing
现存 (xiàn cún) — how to say "existing" in Chinese
现存
Existing
verb
Character composition
现
current, present
存
to exist, to store
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
玉
Jade
#96 · yù · 5 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
现存建筑
xiàn cún jiàn zhù
existing buildings
现存资料
xiàn cún zī liào
existing materials
Examples
现存的历史资料帮助我们了解过去。
Existing historical materials help us understand the past.
现存的书很少。
There are very few existing books.
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Frequently asked questions
Existing in Chinese meaning
"existing" in Chinese is 现存 (xiàn cún).
What does 现存 mean in English?
现存 (xiàn cún) means "Existing".
How is 现存 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiàn cún (written as xian cun, xiancun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "existing" in Chinese characters?
It is written 现存: 现 has 8 strokes, 存 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 现存?
现存 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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