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March 24, 2026
仓(倉)cāng(cang1)
The character 仓 (cāng) refers to a place where goods, particularly grains, are stored, such as a barn, granary, or storehouse. It can also denote a cabin or hold in a ship where cargo is kept. This term is commonly used in agricultural contexts and in discussions about storage and logistics.
Strokes4Radical人Frequency#7107DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In rural China, traditional granaries are vital for storing rice and grains, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The design and construction of these stores often reflect local architectural styles and practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large barn (仓) filled with bags of grain. The radical 仓 resembles a roof over a building, representing a structure for storage. Picture the sound 'cāng' as a 'clang' of grains falling into the barn, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 仓
cāng(cang1)
1barn
2granary
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About 仓
仓Simplified
倉Traditional
4Strokes
人Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
仓库 (cāngkù) vs 仓储 (cāngchǔ) — use 仓 for a general storage place, while 仓库 specifically refers to a warehouse.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 仓 with other similar characters that imply different types of storage or buildings. This term is generally neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '粮食仓' (liángshí cāng - grain store) and '仓库' (cāngkù - warehouse).
HSK Study Tips
While 仓 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to food and storage, like '食物' (shíwù - food) and '家' (jiā - home). Students should focus on recognizing its use in compound words and contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 仓 with 仓库 (warehouse) and may mistakenly use 仓 in more general contexts, such as for all types of buildings. Always use 仓 specifically for storage-related terms.
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Pronunciation of 仓
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Simplified form of 倉. Depicts things being stored together (合) behind a door (戶).
1The giveawaySimplified form of 倉; grains 食 kept in storage 口
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 仓?
Decomposition of 仓
IDS Structure⿱人㔾
仓Full Character
=
人ren2
top
㔾xian1
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 仓?
How to say barn in Chinese
“barn” in Chinese is仓cāng
The character 仓 (cāng) refers to a place where goods, particularly grains, are stored, such as a barn, granary, or storehouse. It can also denote a cabin or hold in a ship where cargo is kept. This term is commonly used in agricultural contexts and in discussions about storage and logistics.
When to use 仓
Be careful not to confuse 仓 with other similar characters that imply different types of storage or buildings. This term is generally neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '粮食仓' (liángshí cāng - grain store) and '仓库' (cāngkù - warehouse).
仓 or something close to it
仓库 (cāngkù) vs 仓储 (cāngchǔ) — use 仓 for a general storage place, while 仓库 specifically refers to a warehouse.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 仓 with 仓库 (warehouse) and may mistakenly use 仓 in more general contexts, such as for all types of buildings. Always use 仓 specifically for storage-related terms.
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仓
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Grammar Patterns of 仓
仓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 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
这篇报告到处都是____促了事的痕迹。
The report had all the hallmarks of a rushed job.
Example Sentences for 仓 (10)
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这篇报告到处都是仓促了事的痕迹。
zhè piān bào gào dào chǔ dū shì cāng cù le shì de hén jì。
