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存在 (cún zài): to exist

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to exist
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to exist
  • to be
  • existence

Chinese explanation

  • 表示事物或现象在现实中具有，与不存在相对
  • 也可以指人的生存状态或实际具有的事物。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to exist

HSK 1

to exist

Example sentences

，。

This problem still exists, and we need to solve it as soon as possible.

。

He believes that extraterrestrial life exists.

。

This custom still exists in rural areas.

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