Common Meanings
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cún存
To exist, to be present, to live, or to survive.
我们应该保护野生动物，让它们能够生存。
We should protect wild animals so that they can survive.
to preserve, to keep, to save; to store; to retain (e.g., records, doubts)
对于这个研究结果，我们目前仍存有疑问。
Regarding this research result, we currently still have doubts.
to store; to deposit; to keep something somewhere for safekeeping
把钱存在银行。
Deposit money in the bank.
To store, to accumulate, or to keep something in a place for future use, often referring to liquids or resources.
我每个月都会存一些钱。
I save some money every month.
to harbor or entertain (feelings, thoughts, intentions, hopes)
她这样做肯定存着某种目的。
She must harbor a certain intention in doing this.