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保存
bǎocún
Description
“保存”的意思是把东西放好，让它不会坏或者不会丢。
"保存" means to put something away properly so it won't get damaged or lost.
我们常常说保存食物，也可以说在电脑上保存文件。
We often say 保存 food, and we can also say 保存 files on a computer.
Meanings
保存bǎocún
to keep, preserve, store something
这些照片我想一直保存下去。
I want to keep these photos forever.
保存bǎocún
to save a file on a computer
写完以后，别忘了保存文件。
Don't forget to save the file after writing.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
保 (protect) + 存 (exist/keep), literally 'protect and keep'.
- Nuance
保存 stresses keeping in good condition; 保留 stresses not removing or giving up something.
In videos
“然后再来以前保存植物食物”
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