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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing saving with 存 (cún)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 存 + 了 + Duration + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    存 (cún) is a verb meaning "to save" or "to store," most often referring to saving money. It is commonly used when talking about setting aside money over time or depositing funds in a bank. It can also mean to keep or preserve something.

    Examples

    • 我每个月都会存一点钱。

      wǒ měi gè yuè dōu huì cún yīdiǎn qián.

      I save a little money every month.

    • 他打算把奖金存到银行里。

      tā dǎsuàn bǎ jiǎngjīn cún dào yínháng lǐ.

      He plans to deposit the bonus in the bank.

    • 从小妈妈就教我要养成存钱的习惯。

      cóng xiǎo māma jiù jiāo wǒ yào yǎngchéng cún qián de xíguàn.

      Since I was little, Mom taught me to develop the habit of saving money.

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