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preserve in Chinese

preserve in Chinese is 罐头, 保藏 — preserve means to keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

preserve in Chinese

罐头
noun
Pronounced: guàn tou
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
保藏
verb
Pronounced: bǎo cáng
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

What does "preserve" mean?

  1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
    "Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away."
  2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
    "My aunt makes plum preserve every autumn and gives a jar to each neighbour."
  3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.
    "Rangers patrol the game preserve to keep the animals safe from poachers."
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preserve in a sentence

  • Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away.
  • They worked hard to preserve the old building from demolition.
  • My aunt makes plum preserve every autumn and gives a jar to each neighbour.
  • Would you like some raspberry preserve with your scone?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "preserve" in Chinese?
"preserve" in Chinese is 罐头, 保藏. preserve means: To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
How do you pronounce 罐头?
"preserve" in Chinese is 罐头, pronounced "guàn tou".
How do you use "preserve" in a sentence?
Example: "Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away." In Chinese, "preserve" is 罐头, 保藏.
Are there other ways to say "preserve" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "preserve": 罐头, 保藏.
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