to conserve; to preserve; to keep; to store; (computing) to save (a file etc)

bǎo cún

b+ǎo·3rd tonec+ún·2nd tone

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Salt helps to preserve food from decay.

鹽可以帮助保存食物避免腐爛。

Keep the money in a safe place.

把钱保存在安全的地方。

I've been saving these for you.

我为你保存这些东西。

You should keep your valuables in a safe place.

你该把你的值钱物品保存在一个安全的地方。

If you want to keep meat for long, freeze it.

如果你想把肉類保存久一点，就要把它们放進冰箱裏冷藏。

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