Chinese

存在

/t͡sʰu̯ən³⁵ t͡saɪ̯⁵¹/
to exist; to be; to be present
  • HSK 3
  • TOCFL 5

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  • characterChinese存 “to exist”
    • soundChinese才 “ability; gift; talent; capability”
    • meaningChinese子 “child; offspring; descendant”
  • characterChinese在 “to exist; to be present; to be alive”
    • soundChinese士 “unmarried male; bachelor”

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