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March 24, 2026
庫kù(ku4)
The character 庫 (kù) refers to a storage space, such as an armory, treasury, or warehouse. It is commonly used in contexts related to storing goods or resources, and it can imply a sense of security and protection for valuable items.
Strokes10Radical广Frequency#64199DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese society, granaries were essential for storing rice and grains, making the concept of a 庫 vital in agricultural cultures where food security was paramount.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large building (the radical 府) where treasures are kept safe. The character 庫 looks like a shelter (the top part resembles a roof) protecting valuable items inside, helping you remember that it means 'warehouse' or 'treasury'.
Meanings of 庫
kù(ku4)
1armory, treasury, warehouse
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AI Study Notes for 庫
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large building (the radical 府) where treasures are kept safe. The character 庫 looks like a shelter (the top part resembles a roof) protecting valuable items inside, helping you remember that it means 'warehouse' or 'treasury'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 庫 (kù) with 座 (zuò), which means 'seat' or 'location'. This character is more formal, so it's often used in written Chinese rather than spoken language. Common collocations include 货物库 (huòwù kù - goods warehouse) and 武器库 (wǔqì kù - armory).
HSK Study Tips
While 庫 (kù) is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects to HSK 3 vocabulary such as 货 (huò - goods) and 商 (shāng - commerce). Focus on recognizing it as a compound character, which often relates to storage and commerce.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese society, granaries were essential for storing rice and grains, making the concept of a 庫 vital in agricultural cultures where food security was paramount.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 庫 (kù) with 车库 (chēkù), which means 'garage'. Make sure to remember that 庫 refers to various types of storage facilities, not just vehicles.
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Cultural Notes for 庫
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In traditional Chinese society, granaries were essential for storing rice and grains, making the concept of a 庫 vital in agricultural cultures where food security was paramount.
Word Family of 庫
Words Containing This Character20
库kùwarehouse庫
仓库cāngkùdepot倉庫
数据库shùjùkùdatabase數據庫
库存stock庫存
车库chēkùgarage車庫
水库shuǐkùreservoir水庫
巴库Baku, capital of Azerbaijan巴庫
金库treasury金庫
国库public purse國庫
库房storeroom庫房
宝库bǎokùtreasury寶庫
库克Cook (name)庫克
书库a store room for books書庫
库尔德Kurd庫爾德
资料库database資料庫
小金库private fund小金庫
油库fuel depot油庫
血库blood bank血庫
国库券treasury bond國庫券
文库library文庫
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Frequently Asked Questions about 庫
Common words include 武器库 (wǔqì kù - armory) and 资料库 (zīliàokù - database).
It is pronounced as 'kù', with a falling tone.
It's more formal and often found in written Chinese, such as legal documents or formal reports.
