HSK 5, unknown, 7 strokes, radical 广, rank #2656, Hard
kù(ku4) T4
1warehouse
2storehouse
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March 24, 2026
库(庫)kù(ku4)
The character 库 (kù) refers to a storage facility or repository, such as a warehouse or storehouse. It can also denote a treasury or armory, where valuable items or resources are kept. The term is often used in contexts relating to inventory, resource management, or archives.
Strokes7Radical广Frequency#2656DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese society, warehouses played a crucial role in the storage of grain and resources, particularly during times of famine or economic uncertainty. The concept of a 'treasury' is also tied to the historical significance of trade and wealth management in ancient China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big 'K' with an open roof, symbolizing a large building where valuable items are stored. Think of 'kù' as a 'coup' of treasures waiting inside a grand warehouse.
Meanings of 库
kù(ku4)
1warehouse
2storehouse
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About 库
库Simplified
庫Traditional
7Strokes
广Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2656Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 库
Quick Contrast
仓 (cāng) — use 库 (kù) for a broader range of storage contexts, while 仓 (cāng) specifically refers to a granary or warehouse for bulk storage.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big 'K' with an open roof, symbolizing a large building where valuable items are stored. Think of 'kù' as a 'coup' of treasures waiting inside a grand warehouse.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 库 with similar-sounding characters such as 酷 (kù, meaning 'cool'). It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business and logistics. Common collocations include '仓库' (cāngkù, meaning 'warehouse') and '资料库' (zīliàokù, meaning 'database').
HSK Study Tips
While 库 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects well with words at HSK 3 and 4 levels that involve places or storage, such as '商店' (shāngdiàn, 'shop') and '图书馆' (túshūguǎn, 'library'). Focus on its usage in compound words.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese society, warehouses played a crucial role in the storage of grain and resources, particularly during times of famine or economic uncertainty. The concept of a 'treasury' is also tied to the historical significance of trade and wealth management in ancient China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 库 by confusing it with similar characters like 库房 (kùfáng, meaning 'storehouse'), using it interchangeably with terms for smaller storage spaces. Remember, 库 refers to larger storage facilities.
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Grammar Patterns of 库
库 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 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 5
Complete the Sentence
____克船长驾驶的船安全出航100次无事故。
Captain Cook safely navigated his ship without accident for 100 voyages.
They have 2,500 tons of paper stored in their depository.
5
这次改编非常好地抓住了库尔特·冯内古特小说的精髓。
zhè cì gǎi biān fēi cháng hǎo dì zhuā zhù le kù ěr tè· · féng nèi gǔ tè xiǎo shuō de jīng。
This adaptation perfectly captures the spirit of Kurt Vonnegut's novel.
6
库珀擅长交际，人缘很好。
kù pò shàn cháng jiāo jì， ， rén yuán hěn。
Cooper was a good mixer, he was popular.
7
在那一刻见到马库斯是非常令人兴奋的事。
zài nà yī kè jiàn dào mǎ kù sī shì fēi cháng líng rén xīng fèn de shì。
Seeing Marcus at that moment was a great tonic.
8
我不在的时候吉姆·库尔特斯会照看店铺的。
wǒ bù zài de shí hòu jí mǔ· · kù ěr tè sī huì zhào kàn diàn pū。
Jim Coulters will mind the store while I'm away.
9
“我确信我不知道。”库克一甩头说。
“ “ wǒ què xìn wǒ bù zhī。” dào 。” kù kè yī shuǎi。
"I'm sure I don't know." Cook tossed her head.
10
库克先生打算周五去中东。
kù kè xiān shēng dǎ suàn zhōu wǔ qù zhōng dōng。
Mr Cook is intending to go to the Middle East on Friday.
Cultural Notes for 库
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese society, warehouses played a crucial role in the storage of grain and resources, particularly during times of famine or economic uncertainty. The concept of a 'treasury' is also tied to the historical significance of trade and wealth management in ancient China.
Word Family of 库
Compounds1
裤ku4variant of 褲
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 库
Common phrases with 库 include '仓库' (cāngkù), meaning 'storage warehouse', and '资料库' (zīliàokù), which translates to 'database'. These phrases highlight the versatility of the character in different contexts.
Yes, 库 is commonly used in modern Chinese, especially in contexts related to logistics, data management, and storage. Its relevance in both physical and digital domains makes it a useful character to learn for contemporary language use.
库 (kù) means 'warehouse' or 'storehouse' in Chinese. It can refer to a physical place where goods are stored, such as a storage facility or an armory. Additionally, it can denote a library in the context of digital files or data storage.
You can use 库 (kù) in sentences to refer to a place for storage. For example, '这个库里有很多书' means 'There are many books in this warehouse.' It can also be used in phrases like '数据仓库' (data warehouse) to describe a place where data is stored.
In a sentence, 库 can be used as follows: '这个库里存放着很多书' (This warehouse stores many books).
库 is often used in business contexts, referring to warehouses or storage spaces, and in technology when discussing databases.
Yes, 库 is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for discussions about storage and resources.
