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贮藏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
贮藏zhùcángto store upHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #26135, Very Hard
贮藏zhùcángto hoardHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #26135, Very Hard
贮藏zhùcángdepositsHSK 7, unknown, 25 strokes, rank #26135, Very Hard
zhùcáng(zhu4cang2) T4
  1. 1to store up
  2. 2to hoard
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March 24, 2026

贮藏(貯藏)zhùcáng(zhu4cang2)

贮藏 (zhu4 cang2) means to store up or hoard items for future use. It is often used in contexts involving the storage of goods, food, or resources, highlighting the act of keeping something in reserve rather than using it immediately. This term can also imply a sense of accumulation or keeping items safe over time.

Strokes25Frequency#26135DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, especially in rural areas, the practice of storing food and resources is common due to the seasonal availability of goods. Traditional methods of food preservation, such as pickling or drying, are often tied to the concept of 贮藏.

Memory Tip

Imagine a treasure chest full of stored goodies. The character 贮 (zhu4) resembles a chest, while 藏 (cang2) suggests hiding or keeping something safe. Together, they paint a picture of hoarding valuable items, making it easier to remember that this word means to store or hoard.

Meanings of 贮藏

zhùcáng(zhu4cang2)
1to store up
2to hoard
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About 贮藏

贮藏Simplified
貯藏Traditional
25Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 贮藏

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储存 (chǔcún) - use 贮藏 when emphasizing hoarding or keeping in reserve, while 储存 focuses more on the act of storing without the implication of accumulation.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 贮藏 with similar terms that imply selling or giving away; this word is strictly about storage. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as in business or economics, rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include '贮藏食品' (store food) and '贮藏物资' (store materials).

HSK Study Tips

While 贮藏 is not within the HSK listed words, it connects to other vocabulary related to storage and resources at HSK level 5 and above. Students should focus on understanding its usage in formal contexts and practice forming sentences that involve storing items.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 贮藏 with the verb 存放 (cúnfàng), which means to put away or deposit without the implication of hoarding. For example, saying '我存放食品' (I store food) instead of '我贮藏食品' does not convey the same idea of keeping it for future use.

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Component Characters

贮zhùto store, to stockpile, to hoard
8 strokes贝
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藏cángTibet
HSK 517 strokes艹
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How to say to store up in Chinese

“to store up” in Chinese is贮藏zhùcáng

贮藏 (zhu4 cang2) means to store up or hoard items for future use. It is often used in contexts involving the storage of goods, food, or resources, highlighting the act of keeping something in reserve rather than using it immediately. This term can also imply a sense of accumulation or keeping items safe over time.

When to use 贮藏

Be cautious not to confuse 贮藏 with similar terms that imply selling or giving away; this word is strictly about storage. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as in business or economics, rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include '贮藏食品' (store food) and '贮藏物资' (store materials).

贮藏 or something close to it

储存 (chǔcún) - use 贮藏 when emphasizing hoarding or keeping in reserve, while 储存 focuses more on the act of storing without the implication of accumulation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 贮藏 with the verb 存放 (cúnfàng), which means to put away or deposit without the implication of hoarding. For example, saying '我存放食品' (I store food) instead of '我贮藏食品' does not convey the same idea of keeping it for future use.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贮藏

It is pronounced as 'zhu4 cang2' with the fourth tone for 贮 and the second tone for 藏.

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