粵

保bou2存cyun4

bou2 cyun4bǎo cún

English

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

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 令一樣嘢繼續喺度,唔會受損失或者變

Examples

  • 他要求我保存秘密。

    He requested me to keep it secret.

    Tatoeba · U2FS CC BY

  • 他们保存了这建筑。

    They have preserved the building.

    Tatoeba · yujianing CC BY

  • 保存在陰涼的地方。

    Keep it in a cool place.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 我为你保存这些东西。

    I've been saving these for you.

    Tatoeba · iiujik CC BY

  • 把它保存在外接式硬碟。

    Save it on the external hard drive.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 把錢保存在安全的地方。

    Keep the money in a safe place.

    Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

  • 呢個習俗已經保存咗好多年。

    This custom has been conserved for many years.

  • 唔同食品需要唔同嘅保存方法。

    Different kinds of food need different preservation methods.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

Report an issue

Spotted a wrong reading, definition, or example? Tell us — it helps everyone.