bǎo cún

Translation

  • to conserve
  • to preserve
  • to keep
  • to save (a file etc) (computing)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 保存在阴凉的地方。
    Keep it in a cool place.
  • 最近,有些胡同被指定为保护区,试图保存这方面的中国文化历史。
    More recently, some hutongs have been designated as protected areas in an attempt to preserve this aspect of Chinese cultural history.
  • 盐可以帮助保存食物避免腐烂。
    Salt helps to preserve food from decay.
  • 他要求我保存秘密。
    He requested me to keep it secret.
  • 把它保存在外接式硬碟。
    Save it on the external hard drive.
  • 如果你想把肉类保存久一点,就要把它们放进冰箱里冷藏。
    If you want to keep meat for long, freeze it.
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