unknown, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24827, Very Hard
贮
zhù
stockpile
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24827, Very Hard
贮
zhù
Taiwan pr. [zhu3]
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24827, Very Hard
zhù(zhu4) T4
1to store, to stockpile, to hoard
2to save
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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.
Strokes8Radical贝Frequency#24827DifficultyVery Hard
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
8Strokes
贝Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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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.
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.
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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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 贮?
Decomposition of 贮
IDS Structure⿰贝⿱宀一
贮Full Character
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贝Bei4
left
宀gai4
top
一yi1
bottom
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How to say to store, to stockpile, to hoard in Chinese
“to store, to stockpile, to hoard” in Chinese is贮zhù
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.
When to use 贮
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.
贮 or something close to it
贮 (store) vs 储 (store/save) — use 贮 when emphasizing careful accumulation, while 储 is more general and can imply simply saving.
What learners get wrong
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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1
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.
