Definitions
v. To be real or present in the world.
存在
v. To stay alive, especially with very limited resources.
生存；勉强维生
Example
Do you think creatures like these really exist?
你觉得这样的生物真的存在吗？
Significant differences in access to healthcare still exist between rural communities and major urban centres.
农村社区与主要城市中心在医疗服务的可及性方面仍存在显著差异。
Collocations
- already exist
- continue to exist
- exist in nature
- exist on limited resources
Word family
- existence (n.)
- existing (adj.)
- existent (adj.)
Usage tip
是不及物动词，不用被动语态；“不存在”用does not exist。
FAQ
- What does exist mean?
- To be real or present in the world. To stay alive, especially with very limited resources.
- How is exist pronounced?
- UK /ɪɡˈzɪst/, US /ɪɡˈzɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
