COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 存 is built
Traditional etymology note: 子 (seed) suggests the meaning, while 才 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 存 (cún) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to exist
cúnTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cún
存
to exist
Common words
bǎo cún
保存
to conserve; to preserve; to keep; to save (a file etc) (computing)
cún fàng
存放
to deposit; to store; to leave in sb's care
cún kuǎn
存款
to deposit money (in a bank etc); bank savings; bank deposit
cún zài
存在
to exist; to be; existence
shēng cún
生存
to exist; to survive
chǔ cún
储存
stockpile; to store; to stockpile; storage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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存
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 存
Say “cún” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 存
Common words and phrases
bǎo cún
to conserve; to preserve; to keep; to save (a file etc) (computing)
cún fàng
to deposit; to store; to leave in sb's care
cún kuǎn
to deposit money (in a bank etc); bank savings; bank deposit
cún zài
to exist; to be; existence
shēng cún
to exist; to survive
chǔ cún
stockpile; to store; to stockpile; storage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“存”。
Zhège zì shì “cún”.
This character is “存”.
我正在学习“存”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cún” zì.
I am learning the character “存”.
请写一遍“存”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cún”.
Please write “存” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 存?
存 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 存 (cún) mean?
存 (cún) means to exist.
What is the radical of 存?
The radical of 存 is 子, associated with Not yet classified.