存在 (cún zài) — to exist
Definition
存在 is a formal, abstract 'to exist' — often used in written or philosophical contexts, and pairs naturally with 根本 to deny existence. 生存 focuses on living/surviving; 存 alone leans toward 'store/deposit'.
verb
to exist
Examples
- 存在。Zhè ge chéng shì cún zài hěn duō gǔ lǎo de jiàn zhù.This city has many ancient buildings.
- 存在。Wǒ men zhī jiān cún zài yì xiē wù huì.There are some misunderstandings between us.
- 存在。Zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng gēn běn bù cún zài.This kind of situation simply does not exist.
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