存 (cún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 存 (cún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 存 (cún) means "to exist; to save; to store". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 子.

Q: How do you write 存 stroke by stroke?

存 has 6 strokes. The radical is 子. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 存 and 孔?

存 (cún) and 孔 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 存?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 子. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 存?

Common words containing 存 include: 存在 (cún zài) — to exist; existence; 存款 (cún kuǎn) — bank deposit; to deposit money; 保存 (bǎo cún) — to preserve; to save.

How to Write 存

The character 存 (cún) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 子 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

存 is pronounced cún in Mandarin Chinese. It means to exist; to save; to store.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 存 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 存

存在 cún zài

to exist; existence

存款 cún kuǎn

bank deposit; to deposit money

保存 bǎo cún

to preserve; to save

Example Sentences

问题依然存在。

wèn tí yī rán cún zài

The problem still exists.

我去银行存款。

wǒ qù yín háng cún kuǎn

I'm going to the bank to deposit money.

请保存好文件。

qǐng bǎo cún hǎo wén jiàn

Please save the file properly.

Similar Characters

孔 kǒng

孕 yùn

字 zì

Practice Writing 存 (cún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 存

What does 存 (cún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 存 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 存 and 孔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 存?

What common words use 存?

How to Write 存 (cún)