生存
The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.
Examples
3 of 5许多物种正面临生存危机。
Many species are facing a survival crisis.
人类需要食物和水来维持生存。
Humans need food and water to maintain survival.
这家小店在激烈的竞争中生存了下来。
This small shop survived the fierce competition.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Shēng (life/birth) + cún (to exist). Existing life.
Quick Quiz
保护大熊猫,首先要保护它们的___空间。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 生存
Examples
许多物种正面临生存危机。
academicMany species are facing a survival crisis.
人类需要食物和水来维持生存。
academicHumans need food and water to maintain survival.
这家小店在激烈的竞争中生存了下来。
businessThis small shop survived the fierce competition.
他学会了如何在野外生存。
everydayHe learned how to survive in the wild.
生存环境的恶化导致了动物迁徙。
academicThe deterioration of the survival environment led to animal migration.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
生存法则
law of survival
生存空间
living space
艰难生存
survive with difficulty
Often Confused With
Life (生活) refers to daily lifestyle and activities; survival (生存) refers to the biological or fundamental state of staying alive.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics related to biology, environment, and business competition.
Common Mistakes
Do not use '生存' when you just mean 'to live somewhere' (use '住' or '生活').
Memory Tip
Shēng (life/birth) + cún (to exist). Existing life.
Word Origin
Compound of '生' (to be born/live) and '存' (to exist/save).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
保护大熊猫,首先要保护它们的___空间。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 生存
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