cyun4存

Jyutpingcyun4

Yalechyùhn

語素Common

Definition

To exist, survive, or remain without disappearing.

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How it's used

Functions primarily as a formal or literary morpheme rather than a standalone verb in daily speech. It is most frequently encountered in compound words like 存在 or 存有. When speakers want to express the idea of something existing in a casual context, they typically use 喺度 or 有 instead.

Examples

ni1呢go3個sai3世gaai3界zung6仲cyun4存m4唔cyun4存zoi6在zan1真oi3愛㗎？

Does true love still exist in this world?

keoi5佢dei6哋zi1之gaan1間zung6仲cyun4存jau5有hou2好do1多ng6誤wui6會。

There still exist many misunderstandings between them.

Common phrases

cyun4存zoi6在

to exist

cyun4存jau5有

to contain or possess

dong6蕩jin4然mou4無cyun4存

nothing left

Common mistake

Avoid using 存 as a direct replacement for the verb to be or to have in casual conversation. It sounds overly academic or stiff if used outside of formal discussions or idioms.