HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
存 — to exist
- Reading
- cún
- Meaning
- to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
存 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is cún and it means to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
存 appears in everyday chinese words such as 存 (save, deposit), 保存 (to save; preserve) and 存在 (exist, existence).
Chinese words containing 存
Frequently asked questions
What does 存 mean in Chinese?
存 means to exist; to deposit; to store; to keep in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 存 read?
存 is read cún. Reading it inside real words — 存 and 保存 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 存 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 存 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 存 in a word?
A common word containing 存 is 存 (cún) — "save, deposit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 存 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 存 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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