HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 3
保存
To preserve, conserve, keep, or save (a file).
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 3
Why does 保存 look like this?
'保' (bǎo) features person (人) and child (子), like a parent protecting a child. '存' (cún) features existence/presence. Together, they mean 'to keep safe' or 'to preserve' for the future!