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储 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
储Chǔsurname Chuzg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储ChǔTaiwan pr. [chú]zg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储Chǔto storezg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储Chǔto savezg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储Chǔto have in reservezg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储Chǔheirzg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储Chǔto save money, to store, to reserve; heirzg, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
储ChǔTaiwan pr. [Chu2]unknown, 12 strokes, radical 亻, rank #6467, Hard
Chǔ(Chu3) T3
  1. 1Taiwan pr. [chú]
  2. 2to store
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March 24, 2026
储(儲)Chǔ(Chu3)

The character 储 (chǔ) primarily means 'to store' or 'to save', often used in contexts involving savings or reserves. It can also refer to an heir in a familial context, indicating a person who is designated to inherit property or responsibilities. This character combines the ideas of preservation and future use.

Strokes12Radical亻Frequency#6467DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of saving money and storing resources is deeply rooted, reflecting the value placed on financial security and family legacy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a treasure chest (储) filled with saved coins, symbolizing both storage and savings. The character's left side (储) looks like a 'chest' or 'box', while the right side (者) can remind you of a person (an heir) who will eventually take the treasure.

Meanings of 储

Chǔ(Chu3)
1Taiwan pr. [chú]
2to store
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About 储

储Simplified
儲Traditional
12Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#6467Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 储

Quick Contrast

储 (store) vs 存 (save) — use 储 when emphasizing the act of storing for future use, while 存 is more about keeping something in existence.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a treasure chest (储) filled with saved coins, symbolizing both storage and savings. The character's left side (储) looks like a 'chest' or 'box', while the right side (者) can remind you of a person (an heir) who will eventually take the treasure.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is confusing 储 (to store) with 处 (chù), which means 'to handle' or 'to deal with'. This character is generally neutral in tone, making it suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the third tone (chǔ) is essential to distinguish it from similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 储 is not in the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to saving and storage, such as 存 (cún, to deposit) and 储蓄 (chǔxù, savings). Students should focus on understanding its pronunciation and how it fits within discussions about economics or family.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of saving money and storing resources is deeply rooted, reflecting the value placed on financial security and family legacy.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 储 with 处 (chù) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我需要储这个' (I need to handle this) instead of '我需要储存这个' (I need to store this) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 储

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Etymology of 储

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 诸 represents the sound. Simplified form of 儲.

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person

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)诸
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 储?

Decomposition of 储

IDS Structure⿰亻诸
储Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
诸Zhu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 储?

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储

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Grammar Patterns of 储

储 carries 8 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

____蓄方案是现有的最佳零售投资产品。

Savings schemes are the best retail investment products on offer.

Example Sentences for 储 (10)

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储蓄方案是现有的最佳零售投资产品。

chǔ xù fāng àn shì xiàn yǒu de zuì jiā líng shòu tóu zī chǎn pǐn。

Savings schemes are the best retail investment products on offer.
2
铺位下方有成排的储物柜可以存放东西。

pū wèi xià fāng yǒu chéng pái de chǔ wù guì kě yǐ cún fàng dōng xī。

Stowage is provided in lined lockers beneath the berths.
3
低利率对于储蓄者来说是个坏消息。

dī lì shuài duì yú chǔ xù zhě lái shuō shì gè huài xiāo xī。

Low interest rates are bad news for savers.
4
他的形象因为那桩储蓄信贷丑闻而受损。

tā de xíng xiàng yīn wéi nà zhuāng chǔ xù xìn dài chǒu wén ér shòu sǔn。

His image was tarnished by the savings and loan scandal.
5
投资者预料会出现灾难，正在储备大量现金。

tóu zī zhě yù liào huì chū xiàn zāi nán， ， zhèng zài chǔ bèi dà liáng xiàn。

Investors were storing up a lot of cash in anticipation of disaster.
6
一张只读存储光盘能容纳500兆以上的数据。

yī zhāng zhī dú cún chǔ guāng pán néng róng nà500 500 zhào yǐ shàng de shù。

A single CD-ROM can hold more than 500 megabytes of data.
7
一张只读光盘能存储25万多页键入的文本。

yī zhāng zhī dú guāng pán néng cún chǔ25 25 wàn duō yè jiàn rù de wén。

A CD-ROM can store more than 250,000 pages of typed text.
8
如果可储藏的地方有限，这些拉环式背包能节省很大空间。

rú guǒ kě chǔ cáng de dì fāng yǒu xiàn， ， zhè xiē lā huán shì bèi bāo néng jié shěng hěn dà kōng。

These zip-top bags are great space-savers if storage is limited.
9
他已经储备了近1吨马铃薯。

tā yǐ jīng chǔ bèi le jìn1 1 dūn mǎ líng。

He'sstored away nearly one ton of potatoes.
10
为了在冷冻箱中储备食品，顾客们从几百英里以外的地方赶来购物。

wéi le zài lěng dòng xiāng zhōng chǔ bèi shí pǐn， ， gù kè mén cóng jī bǎi yīng lǐ yǐ wài de dì fāng gǎn lái gòu。

Customers travel from hundreds of miles away to stock up their deep freezes.

Cultural Notes for 储

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of saving money and storing resources is deeply rooted, reflecting the value placed on financial security and family legacy.

Word Family of 储

Words Containing This Character19
储Chǔto store儲
储备chǔbèireserves儲備
储蓄chǔxùto save儲蓄
储存chǔcúnstockpile儲存
存储to store up存儲
储藏室storeroom儲藏室
储藏to store儲藏
储量remaining quantity儲量
王储crown prince王儲
仓储to store in a warehouse倉儲
储户(bank) depositor儲戶
存储器memory (computing)存儲器
美联储US Federal Reserve (Fed), the US central bank美聯儲
储蓄率savings rate儲蓄率
储蓄卡debit card儲蓄卡
储备粮grain reserves儲備糧
储气罐gas canister儲氣罐
个人储蓄personal savings個人儲蓄
皇储crown prince皇儲
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Compound Meaning

What does 储 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 储

储 (chǔ) emphasizes storage or saving for future use, while 存 (cún) is more about depositing or keeping something safe.