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生存
shēngcún
Description
"生存"的意思是活着，继续存在。
"生存" means to be alive and continue to exist.
人和动物都需要水和食物才能生存。
Both humans and animals need water and food to 生存.
Meanings
生存shēngcún
to survive; to exist; to live
沙漠里的动物很难生存。
Animals in the desert find it hard to survive.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
生 (to live) + 存 (to exist), together meaning to stay alive.
- Nuance
生存 stresses staying alive; 生活 means everyday living or lifestyle.
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