Chinese word

留存

Pronunciation

Pinyinliú cún

Meaning

  • verbsave

Example

请把这份文件留存在电脑里以备查阅。qǐng bǎ zhè fèn wén jiàn liú cún zài diàn nǎo lǐ yǐ bèi chá yuè

Please save this document on the computer for future reference.

Illustration for 留存 (save)

More examples

请把收据留存以便报销。qǐng bǎ shōu jù liú cún yǐ biàn bào xiāo

Please save the receipt for reimbursement.

Core concept

Hold a file or record in place over time so it remains available for checking or proof.

Common phrases

  • 留存 记录liú cún jì lù

    save records

  • 留存 资料liú cún zī liào

    retain materials

  • 留存 副本liú cún fù běn

    save a copy

Similar words

保存bǎo cún: Keep data or an item intact so it can be accessed again later.
保管báo guǎn: Keep an item or document in a safe place under proper care.
存档cún dàng: Organize a document or data as an official record for future reference.
存放cún fàng: Put an item in a particular place and leave it there.

Definition in Chinese

把文件或资料留存下来，作为记录或证据长期保存以备将来查阅或证明。bǎ wén jiàn huò zī liào liú cún xià lái zuò wéi jì lù huò zhèng jù cháng qī bǎo cún yǐ bèi jiāng lái chá yuè huò zhèng míng

Word origin

留存 (liúcún, "retain for later reference") combines 留 (liú, "remain") + 存 (cún, "keep"), forming a verb for keeping records available over time.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this word can sound formal because it is common in record-keeping and official instructions, so it is especially useful to recognize in documents and computer prompts.

Other meanings

  • keepverb

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