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March 24, 2026
贮(貯)zhù(zhu4)
The character 贮 (zhù) means to store or stockpile something, often implying a careful or deliberate accumulation. It is commonly used in contexts related to managing resources, such as food, supplies, or data, emphasizing the act of saving for future use.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of saving and stockpiling is often linked to traditional values of frugality and preparation, especially in the context of food storage during harvest seasons or preparing for emergencies.
Memory Tip
Think of 贮 as a treasure chest (the radical '衣' for clothing suggests protection) where you keep valuable items safe for later. Imagine storing precious gems in a chest that you carefully lock away, representing the pronunciation 'zhù', which sounds like 'zoo' but with a twist of treasure.
Meanings of 贮
zhù(zhu4)
1to store, to stockpile, to hoard
2to save
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About 贮
贮Simplified
貯Traditional
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贝Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
贮 (store) vs 储 (store/save) — use 贮 when emphasizing careful accumulation, while 储 is more general and can imply simply saving.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 贮 as a treasure chest (the radical '衣' for clothing suggests protection) where you keep valuable items safe for later. Imagine storing precious gems in a chest that you carefully lock away, representing the pronunciation 'zhù', which sounds like 'zoo' but with a twist of treasure.
Usage Notes
Be cautious of the context in which you use 贮; it's more formal than casual terms like 存 (cún) for 'store'. Common collocations include 贮存 (zhùcún - to store) and 贮备 (zhùbèi - to stockpile). Ensure correct tone usage, as 'zhù' has a falling tone, which could change its meaning if mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
While 贮 is not in the HSK levels, it connects with words related to storage and management, like 存 (cún) and 储存 (chǔcún). Focus on how to use 贮 in practical contexts, as it can deepen your vocabulary around resource management.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of saving and stockpiling is often linked to traditional values of frugality and preparation, especially in the context of food storage during harvest seasons or preparing for emergencies.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 贮 with 储 (chǔ), which is also related to storage but is more commonly used in everyday language. For example, saying '我贮米' (wǒ zhù mǐ - I store rice) instead of '我储米' (wǒ chǔ mǐ) is less common and might sound overly formal.
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Grammar Patterns of 贮
贮 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
用____藏的一罐炼乳为茶添加了甜味。
The tea was sweetened with a hoarded tin of condensed milk.
Example Sentences for 贮 (10)
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用贮藏的一罐炼乳为茶添加了甜味。
yòng zhù cáng de yī guàn liàn rǔ wéi chá tiān jiā le tián wèi。
The tea was sweetened with a hoarded tin of condensed milk.
2
纽约人一直在贮备瓶装水。
niǔ yuē rén yī zhí zài zhù bèi píng zhuāng shuǐ。
New Yorkers have been stocking up with bottled water.
Farmers cut the hay, fork it on to a cart and then store it in barns.
Cultural Notes for 贮
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of saving and stockpiling is often linked to traditional values of frugality and preparation, especially in the context of food storage during harvest seasons or preparing for emergencies.
Word Family of 贮
Words Containing This Character6
贮zhùto store貯
贮藏zhùcángto store up貯藏
贮存to store貯存
贮备to store貯備
贮木场lumber yard貯木場
积贮to stockpile積貯
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Compound Meaning
What does 贮 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 贮
It's more common in written Chinese or formal contexts rather than casual speech.
贮 has a stronger connotation of careful storage or stockpiling, while 存 is more general for storing.
You can think of 'zhù' like a 'zoo' where you carefully store animals!
