When you want to talk about putting things away for later use, the verb 储藏 (chúcáng) is a great choice. It means to store, lay away, or even hoard. Think about a squirrel 储藏 nuts for winter, or a warehouse 储藏 goods before they are shipped out. You can 储藏 food, clothes, or even memories. This word emphasizes the act of keeping something safe and ready for future needs.
§ What does 储藏 (chúcáng) mean?
The Chinese word 储藏 (chúcáng) is a verb that means 'to store', 'to lay away', or 'to hoard'. It's a practical term you'll encounter in many everyday situations, especially when talking about keeping things for later. Think of it as putting something aside so you can use it when you need it.
- Definition
- To store; to lay away; to hoard.
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
You'll hear 储藏 (chúcáng) in various contexts, from mundane household chores to more formal discussions about resources and supply chains. Here’s a breakdown of common scenarios:
- At Home and in Daily Life: This is perhaps the most common place to encounter 储藏 (chúcáng).
我家有很多地方可以储藏食物。
My home has many places to store food.
冬季来临前，人们会储藏一些过冬的衣物。
Before winter comes, people will store some clothes for the winter.
- In Business and Logistics: In a professional setting, 储藏 (chúcáng) is crucial for discussing inventory and storage solutions.
公司需要更大的仓库来储藏产品。
The company needs a larger warehouse to store products.
我们必须确保货物被安全地储藏起来。
We must ensure that the goods are safely stored.
- In News and Formal Discussions: When you read or hear about national reserves, natural resources, or strategic supplies, 储藏 (chúcáng) often appears.
这个国家有大量的石油储藏。
This country has large oil reserves (literally, large oil storage).
政府正在讨论如何更好地储藏应急物资。
The government is discussing how to better store emergency supplies.
§ Related Terms to Know
While 储藏 (chúcáng) is useful, it's also helpful to know a few related terms to broaden your understanding:
- 储存 (chǔcún): This is very similar to 储藏 (chúcáng) and often interchangeable, also meaning 'to store' or 'to save'. It can sometimes lean more towards digital storage or saving data.
- 仓库 (cāngkù): This noun means 'warehouse' or 'storehouse', the physical location where things are 储藏 (chúcáng).
- 储备 (chǔbèi): This refers to 'reserves' or 'stockpiles', often implying something kept for future use, particularly in larger quantities or for strategic purposes.
By understanding 储藏 (chúcáng) and its related vocabulary, you'll be much better equipped to navigate conversations and texts that deal with storage, resources, and preparation in Chinese. Pay attention to the context, and you'll quickly get the hang of it!
§ Don't confuse 储藏 with 储存 or 存储
Many learners get tripped up by the subtle differences between 储藏 (chǔcáng), 储存 (chǔcún), and 存储 (chǔcún). While all three relate to storing, they aren't always interchangeable.
- DEFINITION
- 储藏 (chǔcáng): To store, lay away, or hoard, often implying a larger quantity, for a longer period, or with a sense of keeping something safe or hidden. It can apply to both physical goods and abstract concepts like knowledge.
- DEFINITION
- 储存 (chǔcún): To store, stockpile, or save, often for future use. It's more general than 储藏 and can be used for things like food, water, or data.
- DEFINITION
- 存储 (chǔcún): Primarily used for storing data or information, especially in a technological context (e.g., computer storage). It's very similar to 储存 but has a stronger technological connotation.
§ When to use 储藏
You should use 储藏 when you're talking about:
- Storing things for a long time, especially when they're valuable or need to be kept safe.
- Hoarding or accumulating a large amount of something.
- Storing abstract things like energy or knowledge.
- When there's a specific storage place involved (e.g., a cellar, a warehouse).
农民把粮食储藏在地窖里。(The farmers store grain in the cellar.)
这个图书馆储藏了大量的古籍。(This library stores a large number of ancient books.)
§ When to use 储存
储存 is more versatile and can be used for general storage, often for immediate or near-future use.
我们需要储存一些水以防万一。(We need to store some water just in case.)
把这些文件储存到云端。(Store these files in the cloud.)
§ When to use 存储
存储 is almost exclusively for data or information storage.
电脑的硬盘用于存储数据。(The computer's hard drive is used for storing data.)
Don't overthink it, but do pay attention to the context. If you're talking about historical artifacts or a wine cellar, 储藏 is your word. If it's your lunch in the fridge, 储存 works better. And for your photos on a hard drive, it's 存储.
How Formal Is It?
"此地库可以贮藏大量历史文献。(This vault can store a large amount of historical documents.)"
"我们把冬天的衣服储藏起来了。(We stored away our winter clothes.)"
"他囤了很多食物，准备过冬。(He hoarded a lot of food, preparing for winter.)"
"把你的玩具都收起来吧。(Put away all your toys.)"
"这件宝贝是奶奶的压箱底。(This treasure is grandma's heirloom, kept at the bottom of the box.)"
Wusstest du?
The character 藏 (cáng) can also be pronounced zàng, in which case it often refers to Tibet (西藏 Xīzàng) or Buddhist scriptures (藏经 zàngjīng).
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Two common characters, easy to recognize.
Characters are not overly complex.
Tones are straightforward.
Common enough in context.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
储藏 (chǔcáng) is a verb that means 'to store,' 'to lay away,' or 'to hoard.' It is often used for storing goods, food, or other items for future use.
冬天到了，农民们开始储藏粮食过冬。(dōngtiān dào le, nóngmínmen kāishǐ chǔcáng liángshi guòdōng.) Winter is here, and farmers are starting to store grain for the winter.
It can be followed by a direct object, which is the item being stored.
妈妈在冰箱里储藏了很多蔬菜。(māma zài bīngxiāng lǐ chǔcáng le hěnduō shūcài.) Mom stored a lot of vegetables in the refrigerator.
When referring to a place where things are stored, you can use '储藏室' (chǔcángshì) for 'storage room' or '储藏间' (chǔcángjiān) for 'storeroom.'
这个地下室被用作储藏室。(zhège dìxiàshì bèi yòng zuò chǔcángshì.) This basement is used as a storage room.
储藏 can also imply accumulating or hoarding, especially when referring to resources or wealth.
他储藏了很多旧书，舍不得扔。(tā chǔcáng le hěnduō jiùshū, shěbudé rēng.) He hoarded a lot of old books and couldn't bear to throw them away.
When used in a more abstract sense, it can refer to the storage of information or knowledge.
大脑储藏着我们所有的记忆。(dànǎo chǔcángzhe wǒmen suǒyǒu de jìyì.) The brain stores all of our memories.
Beispiele nach Niveau
妈妈喜欢在家里储藏很多食物。
Mom likes to store a lot of food at home.
这个房间可以储藏旧家具。
This room can store old furniture.
冬天前，农民储藏了足够的粮食。
Before winter, the farmers stored enough grain.
我们把不用的衣服储藏起来。
We store away unused clothes.
你需要一个地方来储藏这些书。
You need a place to store these books.
他喜欢储藏各种小玩意儿。
He likes to hoard all sorts of trinkets.
这个仓库用来储藏公司的产品。
This warehouse is used to store the company's products.
请把这些文件储藏在柜子里。
Please store these documents in the cabinet.
冬天来了，农民们开始储藏食物。
Winter is coming, farmers start to store food.
这个房间很小，没有地方储藏东西。
This room is very small, there is no place to store things.
我们应该把重要的文件储藏好。
We should store important documents well.
松鼠喜欢储藏坚果。
Squirrels like to hoard nuts.
冰箱可以储藏很多食物。
The refrigerator can store a lot of food.
她把旧衣服储藏在阁楼里。
She stored old clothes in the attic.
为了过冬，动物们会储藏脂肪。
To survive winter, animals will store fat.
这个仓库用来储藏货物。
This warehouse is used to store goods.
我们把冬天的衣服储藏起来了。
We stored away our winter clothes.
储藏 (chǔcáng) is used as a verb here, followed by the object 'winter clothes'.
这个地窖可以储藏很多葡萄酒。
This cellar can store a lot of wine.
可以储藏 (kěyǐ chǔcáng) means 'can store'.
他们把食物储藏起来，以备不时之需。
They hoarded food in case of emergencies.
以备不时之需 (yǐ bèi bù shí zhī xū) is a common idiom meaning 'in case of need/emergency'.
储藏室里堆满了旧家具。
The storage room is piled high with old furniture.
储藏室 (chǔcángshì) means 'storage room'.
这家超市储藏了大量的商品。
This supermarket stores a large quantity of goods.
大量的 (dàliàng de) means 'a large quantity of'.
为了过冬，松鼠会储藏坚果。
To get through winter, squirrels will store nuts.
为了… (wèile...) means 'in order to...'.
这种蔬菜不适合长期储藏。
This kind of vegetable is not suitable for long-term storage.
长期储藏 (chángqī chǔcáng) means 'long-term storage'.
冰箱是储藏食物的好地方。
A refrigerator is a good place to store food.
好地方 (hǎo dìfang) means 'good place'.
我们把冬天的衣服储藏起来了。
We stored away our winter clothes.
储藏 (chǔcáng) is often used for storing items for a longer period, like seasonal clothing or food.
这个地窖是储藏葡萄酒的好地方。
This cellar is a good place to store wine.
Here, 储藏 refers to keeping something in a specific location for preservation.
农民们储藏了大量的粮食以备不时之需。
Farmers hoarded a large amount of grain for a rainy day.
In this context, 储藏 implies accumulating and keeping a large quantity of something, often as a reserve.
这个仓库储藏着公司的所有库存。
This warehouse stores all of the company's inventory.
储藏 can be used to describe the function of a storage facility.
松鼠在冬天前储藏了许多坚果。
Squirrels stored many nuts before winter.
This example shows 储藏 in a natural context, referring to animals preparing for a season.
我们应该储藏一些应急物资。
We should store some emergency supplies.
储藏 here suggests preparing for potential emergencies by keeping necessary items.
她喜欢储藏各种小物件。
She likes to hoard various small items.
This use of 储藏 leans towards 'hoarding' when referring to collecting and keeping many small things, sometimes implying an excessive amount.
冰箱是储藏食物的必备电器。
A refrigerator is an essential appliance for storing food.
This sentence highlights the practical use of a refrigerator for food preservation, using 储藏 to describe its function.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
这个房间用来储藏东西。(Zhège fángjiān yònglái chǔcáng dōngxi.)
This room is used to store things.
我们需要储藏更多的水。(Wǒmen xūyào chǔcáng gèng duō de shuǐ.)
We need to store more water.
冬天来临之前要储藏足够的粮食。(Dōngtiān láilín zhīqián yào chǔcáng zúgòu de liángshí.)
Before winter comes, we need to store enough grain.
他喜欢储藏旧报纸。(Tā xǐhuān chǔcáng jiù bàozhǐ.)
He likes to hoard old newspapers.
这个地窖储藏葡萄酒。(Zhège dìjiào chǔcáng pútáojiǔ.)
This cellar stores wine.
冰箱可以储藏新鲜食物。(Bīngxiāng kěyǐ chǔcáng xīnxiān shíwù.)
The refrigerator can store fresh food.
储藏贵重物品要小心。(Chǔcáng guìzhòng wùpǐn yào xiǎoxīn.)
Be careful when storing valuable items.
这些数据储藏在云端。(Zhèxiē shùjù chǔcáng zài yúnduān.)
This data is stored in the cloud.
他们储藏了很多燃料。(Tāmen chǔcáng le hěn duō ránliào.)
They hoarded a lot of fuel.
工厂里有一个大的储藏区。(Gōngchǎng lǐ yǒu yīgè dà de chǔcáng qū.)
There is a large storage area in the factory.
Grammatikmuster
Satzmuster
subject + 储藏 + object
我们储藏了很多食物。(Wǒmen chúcáng le hěn duō shíwù.) - We stored a lot of food.
subject + 把 + object + 储藏起来
他们把冬天的衣服储藏起来了。(Tāmen bǎ dōngtiān de yīfu chúcáng qǐlái le.) - They stored away their winter clothes.
储藏 + 着 + object
这个房间储藏着很多旧书。(Zhège fángjiān chúcáng zhe hěn duō jiù shū.) - This room stores a lot of old books.
在 + location + 储藏 + object
我们应该在干燥的地方储藏这些药。(Wǒmen yīnggāi zài gānzào de dìfang chúcáng zhèxiē yào.) - We should store these medicines in a dry place.
object + 被 + 储藏 + 在 + location
这些文件被储藏在地下室。(Zhèxiē wénjiàn bèi chúcáng zài dìxiàshì.) - These documents are stored in the basement.
储藏 + 动词性短语 (verbal phrase)
为了过冬，我们储藏了很多食物。(Wèile guòdōng, wǒmen chúcáng le hěn duō shíwù.) - To get through winter, we stored a lot of food.
Tipps
Basic Meaning
The core meaning of 储藏 is 'to store' or 'to lay away'. Think of it as putting something somewhere for later use.
Common Usage
It's often used for storing food, goods, or supplies. For example, 储藏食物 (chǔcáng shíwù) means 'to store food'.
Related Noun
The noun form is 储藏室 (chǔcángshì), meaning 'storeroom' or 'storage room'. This is a very practical term.
When to Use '储存'
While similar, 储存 (cúnchǔ) is often used for a broader range of items, including data or energy. 储藏 is more about physical storage.
When to Use '存放'
存放 (cúnfàng) is a more general term for 'to store' or 'to deposit' and can be used for things like luggage or documents. 储藏 implies a more deliberate, longer-term storage.
Hoarding Context
In some contexts, 储藏 can imply 'to hoard', especially if referring to storing large quantities of something beyond immediate need, like during an emergency. However, this is less common than 'store'.
Example Sentence 1
我们有足够的空间来储藏这些货物。(Wǒmen yǒu zúgòu de kōngjiān lái chǔcáng zhèxiē huòwù.) - We have enough space to store these goods.
Example Sentence 2
冬天来临之前，农民会储藏粮食。(Dōngtiān láilín zhīqián, nóngmín huì chǔcáng liángshí.) - Before winter comes, farmers will store grain.
Example Sentence 3
这个地窖适合储藏葡萄酒。(Zhège dìjiào shìhé chǔcáng pútáojiǔ.) - This cellar is suitable for storing wine.
Pronunciation Tip
Pay attention to the tones: 储 (chǔ - third tone) and 藏 (cáng - second tone). Getting these right makes a big difference.
Wortherkunft
Composed of 储 (chǔ) and 藏 (cáng).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: 储 (chǔ) means to save or accumulate, and 藏 (cáng) means to hide or store. Together, they form the meaning of storing away.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Chinese.Kultureller Kontext
When Chinese people talk about 储藏, it often implies storing things for future use, especially food or valuables. It can also carry a nuance of preparing for a lean period, reflecting a historical agricultural society where saving resources was crucial for survival.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Storing food for winter.
- 储藏食物 (chǔcáng shíwù) - to store food
- 冬天储藏 (dōngtiān chǔcáng) - store for winter
- 食物储藏室 (shíwù chǔcángshì) - food storage room
Storing goods in a warehouse.
- 储藏货物 (chǔcáng huòwù) - to store goods
- 仓库储藏 (cāngkù chǔcáng) - warehouse storage
- 妥善储藏 (tuǒshàn chǔcáng) - to store properly
Storing personal belongings.
- 储藏个人物品 (chǔcáng gèrén wùpǐn) - to store personal items
- 储藏空间 (chǔcáng kōngjiān) - storage space
- 旧物储藏 (jiùwù chǔcáng) - old item storage
Hoarding supplies in preparation for something.
- 储藏物资 (chǔcáng wùzī) - to hoard supplies
- 紧急储藏 (jǐnjí chǔcáng) - emergency storage
- 大量储藏 (dàliàng chǔcáng) - to store a large quantity
The storage capacity of a device or area.
- 储藏能力 (chǔcáng nénglì) - storage capacity
- 有限的储藏 (yǒuxiàn de chǔcáng) - limited storage
- 增加储藏 (zēngjiā chǔcáng) - to increase storage
Gesprächseinstiege
"你家有储藏室吗？ (Nǐ jiā yǒu chǔcángshì ma?) - Do you have a storage room at home?"
"你通常会储藏什么东西？ (Nǐ tōngcháng huì chǔcáng shénme dōngxi?) - What do you usually store?"
"你觉得储藏食物重要吗？ (Nǐ juéde chǔcáng shíwù zhòngyào ma?) - Do you think storing food is important?"
"你在家里怎么储藏季节性物品？ (Nǐ zài jiālǐ zěnme chǔcáng jìjiéxìng wùpǐn?) - How do you store seasonal items at home?"
"如果空间有限，你会怎么储藏东西？ (Rúguǒ kōngjiān yǒuxiàn, nǐ huì zěnme chǔcáng dōngxi?) - If space is limited, how would you store things?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
描述你家里储藏物品的方式和习惯。 (Miáoshù nǐ jiālǐ chǔcáng wùpǐn de fāngshì hé xíguàn.) - Describe the ways and habits you have for storing items at home.
写一篇关于如何高效储藏食物的文章。 (Xiě yī piān guānyú rúhé gāoxiào chǔcáng shíwù de wénzhāng.) - Write an article about how to efficiently store food.
谈谈你在未来可能需要储藏的物品，以及为什么。 (Tántan nǐ zài wèilái kěnéng xūyào chǔcáng de wùpǐn, yǐjí wèishéme.) - Discuss items you might need to store in the future and why.
如果你有一个很大的储藏空间，你会用来储藏什么？ (Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu yī gè hěn dà de chǔcáng kōngjiān, nǐ huì yòng lái chǔcáng shénme?) - If you had a large storage space, what would you use it to store?
分享一个你曾经储藏过，后来发现非常有用的物品。 (Fēnxiǎng yī gè nǐ céngjīng chǔcáng guò, hòulái fāxiàn fēicháng yǒuyòng de wùpǐn.) - Share an item you once stored that later turned out to be very useful.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenBoth 储藏 (chǔcáng) and 储存 (chǔcún) mean "to store." The main difference is that 储藏 often implies storing things for a longer period, sometimes for future use or to keep them safe, and can refer to a wider range of items including food, goods, or even secrets. 储存 usually refers to storing things for a more definite or immediate purpose, often in a more organized way, like money in a bank or data on a computer. Think of 储藏 as putting things away, and 储存 as putting things in a designated place for a specific reason.
Examples:
- 我们家有地下室可以储藏食物过冬。 (Wǒmen jiā yǒu dìxiàshì kěyǐ chǔcáng shíwù guòdōng.) Our family has a basement where we can store food for the winter.
- 他把钱储存在银行里。 (Tā bǎ qián chǔcún zài yínháng lǐ.) He stores his money in the bank.
You'd use 储藏 when you want to emphasize the act of keeping something for a period of time, often for future use, or in a specific storage place. 放 (fàng) is much more general and just means "to put" or "to place."
Example:
- 你可以把这本书放在桌子上。 (Nǐ kěyǐ bǎ zhè běn shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.) You can put this book on the table. (Simple placement)
- 这个房间用来储藏不常用的物品。 (Zhège fángjiān yòng lái chǔcáng bù cháng yòng de wùpǐn.) This room is used to store seldom-used items. (Implies keeping them long-term)
While 储藏 most commonly refers to physical storage, it can sometimes be used for abstract things, though less frequently. For example, you might hear about '储藏' secrets or knowledge, implying they are kept hidden or accumulated.
Example:
- 他心里储藏了许多秘密。 (Tā xīnli chǔcáng le xǔduō mìmì.) He hoarded many secrets in his heart.
For digital information, 储存 (chǔcún) is almost always the preferred word. While 储藏 isn't strictly wrong, it sounds less natural for digital storage. Stick to 储存 for data.
Example:
- 这些数据都储存在云端。 (Zhèxiē shùjù dōu chǔcún zài yúnduān.) This data is all stored in the cloud.
Yes, absolutely! 储藏 is very commonly used for food storage, especially when talking about keeping food for longer periods, like preserving or stocking up.
Example:
- 我们需要储藏一些干粮以备不时之需。 (Wǒmen xūyào chǔcáng yīxiē gānliáng yǐ bèi bùshí zhī xū.) We need to store some dry rations for emergencies.
- 这个地窖用来储藏葡萄酒。 (Zhège dìjiào yòng lái chǔcáng pútáojiǔ.) This cellar is used to store wine.
You'll typically find 储藏 followed by nouns referring to items or goods that are kept for some time. Common examples include: 粮食 (liángshi - grain/food), 物品 (wùpǐn - articles/goods), 货物 (huòwù - cargo), 燃料 (ránliào - fuel), 食物 (shíwù - food), 秘密 (mìmì - secret), 能量 (néngliàng - energy).
Example:
- 仓库里储藏着大量的货物。 (Cāngkù lǐ chǔcáng zhe dàliàng de huòwù.) The warehouse stores a large amount of goods.
Yes, it can. While its primary meaning is "to store," 储藏 can carry a nuance of "hoarding" when referring to accumulating things, sometimes excessively, or keeping something secret/hidden away. Context is key.
Example:
- 他有储藏旧报纸的习惯。 (Tā yǒu chǔcáng jiù bàozhǐ de xíguàn.) He has a habit of hoarding old newspapers.
- 她把这段记忆深深地储藏在心底。 (Tā bǎ zhè duàn jìyì shēnshēn de chǔcáng zài xīndǐ.) She deeply stored this memory in her heart.
Yes, exactly! A 储藏室 (chǔcángshì) is a common term for a storage room, storeroom, or pantry. This is a very practical usage of the word.
Example:
- 地下室有一个很大的储藏室。 (Dìxiàshì yǒu yīgè hěn dà de chǔcángshì.) The basement has a very large storeroom.
Yes, it can be used for abstract concepts like emotions or feelings, implying that they are kept hidden or suppressed deep within. It gives a sense of something being held onto internally.
Example:
- 他把所有的悲伤都储藏在心里。 (Tā bǎ suǒyǒu de bēishāng dōu chǔcáng zài xīnlǐ.) He stored all his sadness in his heart.
While both involve keeping things, 储藏 (chǔcáng) focuses more on the act of placing items away for future use or safekeeping, often in a general sense of storage. 保管 (bǎoguǎn) implies a stronger sense of responsibility for safekeeping, looking after, or taking care of something valuable. It often has a connotation of guardianship.
Examples:
- 这间仓库专门用来储藏冬季的滑雪设备。 (Zhè jiān cāngkù zhuānmén yòng lái chǔcáng dōngjì de huáxuě shèbèi.) This warehouse is specifically used to store winter skiing equipment.
- 请你帮我保管一下这些重要文件。 (Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ bǎoguǎn yīxià zhèxiē zhòngyào wénjiàn.) Please help me take care of/safekeep these important documents.
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我们家的冰箱可以___很多食物。
冰箱是用来存放食物的，所以'储藏'是正确的动词。
我把我的旧书都___在盒子里。
把旧书放在盒子里是为了保存起来，'储藏'表示存放。
这个房间很小，不能___太多东西。
房间的大小决定了能存放多少东西，所以'储藏'是合适的动词。
冬天来了，我们需要___一些衣服。
为了过冬，我们通常会存放一些衣服，所以'储藏'是正确的。
我妈妈喜欢___很多零食在家里。
妈妈在家存放零食，'储藏'表示存放。
我的房间里___着很多玩具。
房间里存放着玩具，所以'储藏'是正确的。
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Listen to the sentence and identify what was stored.
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我会储藏我的书。
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This sentence means 'I have pens and notebooks in my backpack.' The standard Chinese sentence structure places the subject first, then the location, and then the verb with the objects.
This sentence means 'She eats at home.' In Chinese, the location (在家) usually comes before the verb (吃饭).
This sentence means 'He likes to drink tea.' The structure is Subject + Verb + Object.
Listen for 'we need to store some water and food'.
Listen for 'the basement is a good place to store things'.
Listen for 'Mom likes to hoard many old photos'.
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我把书储藏在书架上。
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这个房间用来储藏杂物。
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他们储藏了很多过冬的煤。
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她把冬天的衣服都___起来了。
The sentence is talking about storing winter clothes. '储藏' (chǔcáng) means 'to store' and fits the context perfectly. The other options '吃' (chī, to eat), '喝' (hē, to drink), and '跑' (pǎo, to run) do not make sense in this context.
我们应该___一些食物以备不时之需。
The sentence suggests preparing for future needs by storing food. '储藏' (chǔcáng) means 'to store' and is the correct verb here. '扔掉' (rēngdiào, to throw away), '忘记' (wàngjì, to forget), and '浪费' (làngfèi, to waste) are opposite in meaning or irrelevant.
这个房间专门用来___旧家具。
The sentence indicates a room's purpose for old furniture. '储藏' (chǔcáng) means 'to store' and is the appropriate word. '卖' (mài, to sell), '买' (mǎi, to buy), and '看' (kàn, to look/see) do not fit the context of storing items in a dedicated room.
地下室是___红酒的好地方。
The sentence talks about a good place for wine. '储藏' (chǔcáng) means 'to store' and is commonly used for storing wine. '种植' (zhòngzhí, to plant), '建造' (jiànzào, to build), and '学习' (xuéxí, to learn) are unrelated actions.
农民们把收成的粮食___在仓库里。
The sentence describes what farmers do with harvested grain in a warehouse. '储藏' (chǔcáng) means 'to store' and is the correct action. '画画' (huàhuà, to draw), '唱歌' (chànggē, to sing), and '跳舞' (tiàowǔ, to dance) are irrelevant.
公司有专门的仓库来___大量的商品。
The sentence explains the function of a company's warehouse. '储藏' (chǔcáng) means 'to store' and is the logical activity in a warehouse for goods. '打电话' (dǎ diànhuà, to make a phone call), '写信' (xiě xìn, to write a letter), and '睡觉' (shuìjiào, to sleep) are not related to the purpose of a warehouse for goods.
Which word is a synonym for 储藏 (chǔcáng)?
储存 (chǔcún) also means to store, making it a close synonym for 储藏 (chǔcáng).
What is the best way to say 'I need to store some food' in Chinese?
储藏 (chǔcáng) is the correct verb for 'to store' in this context.
Which of these items would you most likely 储藏 (chǔcáng)?
You would typically store old clothes for later use or to keep them, whereas the other options are usually used immediately or are temporary.
我们可以把钱储藏在银行里 (Wǒmen kěyǐ bǎ qián chǔcáng zài yínháng lǐ). This means 'We can store money in the bank.'
Yes, '储藏' can be used for storing money, although '存放' (cúnfàng) is more common for banking.
If you 储藏 (chǔcáng) something, it means you are immediately using it.
No, 储藏 (chǔcáng) means to store something for future use, not immediate use.
农民储藏了很多粮食 (Nóngmín chǔcáng le hěn duō liángshí). This sentence means 'Farmers stored a lot of food grain.'
Yes, '粮食' (liángshí) means food grain, and '储藏' (chǔcáng) means to store.
Imagine you're preparing for winter. What kind of food or supplies would you "储藏" (store) at home? Write a short paragraph in Chinese.
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冬天快到了，我会储藏一些食物，比如米饭和蔬菜。我还会准备一些水和保暖的衣物。
You just bought a new house and need to organize your belongings. What items would you "储藏" (store) in the basement or attic? Write two sentences in Chinese.
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我会把不常用的旧家具储藏在地下室。一些旧书可以储藏在阁楼里。
Your grandmother has a special recipe. She says it's important to "储藏" (store) certain ingredients in a specific way. Describe one such ingredient and how it should be stored, in Chinese.
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奶奶说，生姜要储藏在冰箱里，这样才不会坏。香料应该储藏在干燥的地方。
农民为什么要把谷物储藏起来？
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在农场里，农民伯伯会把收获的谷物储藏在仓库里，以备不时之需。这些谷物会经过特殊的处理，确保它们不会变质。冬天的时候，这些储藏的谷物就能用来喂养牲畜。
农民为什么要把谷物储藏起来？
文章中明确提到“以备不时之需”。
文章中明确提到“以备不时之需”。
文章中的“我”家地下室里储藏了什么？
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我家有一个很大的地下室，里面储藏了很多旧东西。有我小时候的玩具，还有一些爸爸妈妈年轻时的照片。虽然有些东西很久没用了，但是我们都不舍得扔掉。
文章中的“我”家地下室里储藏了什么？
文章中写道“有我小时候的玩具，还有一些爸爸妈妈年轻时的照片”。
文章中写道“有我小时候的玩具，还有一些爸爸妈妈年轻时的照片”。
根据文章，为什么要把吃不完的食物储藏起来？
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为了保护环境，我们应该减少浪费。例如，我们可以把吃不完的食物储藏起来，留到下一顿吃。这样不仅能省钱，还能避免食物腐烂。
根据文章，为什么要把吃不完的食物储藏起来？
文章中提到“这样不仅能省钱，还能避免食物腐烂”，这些都是为了减少浪费。
文章中提到“这样不仅能省钱，还能避免食物腐烂”，这些都是为了减少浪费。
This sentence describes food being stored in a storeroom. '食物' (shíwù) means food, '在' (zài) indicates location, '储藏室' (chúcángshì) is storeroom, '里' (lǐ) means inside, '被' (bèi) is a passive marker, '储藏' (chúcáng) means to store, and '起来了' (qǐláile) indicates the action has started and is ongoing or completed.
This sentence advises someone to store documents properly. '你' (nǐ) means you, '最好' (zuìhǎo) means had better, '把' (bǎ) is a pre-transitive marker, '这些' (zhèxiē) means these, '文件' (wénjiàn) means documents, and '储藏好' (chúcáng hǎo) means to store well.
This sentence talks about the need to store enough coal before winter. '冬天' (dōngtiān) means winter, '前' (qián) means before, '我们需要' (wǒmen xūyào) means we need, '储藏' (chúcáng) means to store, '足够的' (zúgòu de) means enough, and '煤' (méi) means coal.
她把冬天的衣服都___起来了。
Here, '储藏' means to store away clothes for a season. '收藏' implies collecting or archiving, '储备' suggests reserving for future use, and '储存' is a more general term for storing.
这个仓库是专门用来___粮食的。
'储藏' fits best for storing large quantities of goods like grain in a designated place. '储存' is similar but '储藏' often implies a more long-term or specific storage purpose. '储备' is about reserving, and '保存' is about preserving.
为了应对紧急情况，我们___了足够的食物和水。
'储备' is the most suitable word here, meaning to store something in readiness for future need, often in larger quantities and for a specific purpose like emergencies.
旧照片和信件被她细心地___在抽屉里。
'收藏' implies collecting and keeping something valuable or memorable, such as old photos and letters. '储藏' is more about general storage.
冰箱可以帮助我们更好地___新鲜蔬菜。
'保存' means to preserve or keep something from decaying or being lost, which is the main function of a refrigerator for fresh vegetables.
蜜蜂会在冬天之前___花蜜。
'储存' (to store, to lay by) is the best fit when talking about animals accumulating food for later use. While '储藏' could also work, '储存' emphasizes the act of putting something away for future availability.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 我们需要把冬天的衣服_______起来。
‘储藏’ (chǔcáng) specifically refers to storing things for future use, often in large quantities or for a longer period, fitting the context of winter clothes. ‘存放’ (cúnfàng) is a more general term for placing something somewhere. ‘保存’ (bǎocún) means to preserve or keep something in its original state. ‘隐藏’ (yǐncáng) means to hide.
Which sentence correctly uses '储藏'?
‘储藏’ is typically used for physical goods, often in a designated space for storage. Option A uses it correctly for storing wine. Options B and C use it abstractly, which is not its primary usage. Option D would be better served by '存放' or '整理'.
What is the best English translation for '商店储藏了很多货物以便销售。'?
‘储藏’ (chǔcáng) in this context means to store. While 'hoards' can sometimes be a translation for '储藏', it implies a more secretive or excessive accumulation, which isn't the primary meaning here. 'Keeps' is too general, and 'hides' is incorrect.
‘储藏’ can be used to describe storing food in a refrigerator.
Yes, '储藏' (chǔcáng) is suitable for describing storing food, especially in a refrigerator or pantry, for future consumption.
You can use ‘储藏’ to describe storing digital files on a computer.
No, '储藏' (chǔcáng) is primarily used for physical goods. For digital files, words like '保存' (bǎocún - to save) or '储存' (chǔcún - to store, often for data) would be more appropriate.
If you are '储藏' something, you are keeping it for future use.
This is a core meaning of '储藏' (chǔcáng) – to keep or lay away items for future use or consumption.
The correct order is 'Winter needs to store food.' (冬天 needs to (需要) store (储藏) food (食物)).
The correct order is 'They stored many books in the attic.' (他们 stored (储藏) many (很多) books (书籍) in (在) the attic (阁楼)).
The correct order is 'This warehouse can store a large amount of goods.' (这个 (this) warehouse (仓库) can (可以) store (储藏) a large amount of (大量) goods (货物)).
公司决定在郊区建立一个大型仓库，用于___生产出来的产品。
The sentence describes the act of storing manufactured products in a warehouse. '储藏' (chǔ cáng) means to store or lay away, which fits perfectly. '收藏' (shōucáng) means to collect or treasure; '保存' (bǎocún) means to preserve or keep; '隐藏' (yǐncáng) means to hide. None of these other options accurately reflect the context of storing commercial products.
为了应对紧急情况，我们应该在家中___一些饮用水和应急物资。
The context is preparing for emergencies by keeping essential supplies. '储藏' (chǔ cáng) conveys the deliberate act of storing items for future use. '堆积' (duījī) means to pile up; '积累' (jīlěi) means to accumulate; '放置' (fàngzhì) means to place. While related, '储藏' best captures the long-term, preparatory aspect of the action.
农民们正在准备将收获的谷物___到粮仓里。
This sentence talks about putting harvested grains into a granary. '储藏' (chǔ cáng) is the most suitable verb for storing agricultural products in a large quantity for later use. '存放' (cúnfàng) means to deposit or store, but often implies a shorter duration or less strategic purpose. '保留' (bǎoliú) means to retain or reserve; '保管' (bǎoguǎn) means to look after or take care of.
“储藏”通常用于指短期或临时地放置物品。
“储藏” (chǔ cáng) typically refers to storing items for a longer duration or for future use, often implying a systematic or large-scale storage, not just temporary placement.
你可以在冰箱里储藏食物。
Yes, '储藏' (chǔ cáng) is appropriate for storing food in a refrigerator, as it implies keeping it for later consumption.
“储藏”可以用来形容一个人把重要的信息藏起来，不告诉别人。
No, '储藏' (chǔ cáng) is used for physical objects or resources, not abstract concepts like information in the sense of hiding it from others. For hiding information, words like '隐瞒' (yǐnmán) or '保守秘密' (bǎoshǒu mìmì) would be more appropriate.
Imagine you are preparing for winter. Describe what kind of food and supplies you would 储藏 (chǔcáng) to ensure you have enough. Explain why these items are important.
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为了过冬，我会储藏大量的干粮，比如米、面和罐头食品，以防下雪天不方便出门。我还会储藏一些保暖的衣物和毯子，确保家里温暖。药品也是必需品，需要储藏一些以备不时之需。
You are organizing a charity drive to help people in need. What kinds of items would you encourage people to 储藏 (chǔcáng) and donate? Why are these items valuable for the charity?
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为了慈善募捐，我会鼓励大家储藏并捐赠一些耐储存的食物，如大米、食用油和饼干，这些都是生活必需品。此外，衣物、被褥和学习用品也很有价值，可以帮助到很多贫困家庭和学生。大家储藏的这些物品，能为那些有需要的人带来实实在在的帮助。
Think about a situation where you need to 储藏 (chǔcáng) important documents or precious items. Describe how you would ensure their safety and accessibility.
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如果我要储藏重要的文件或贵重物品，我会选择一个干燥、避光且安全的地方，比如防火保险箱。对于文件，我会进行数字化备份，并存放在云端和外部硬盘上。对于贵重物品，除了安全储藏外，还会定期检查，确保它们保存完好且易于取用。
根据这段文字，古代人储藏粮食和柴火的主要目的是什么？
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在古代，人们为了抵御饥荒和寒冬，会储藏大量的粮食和柴火。这种做法不仅保证了生存，也体现了对未来的规划。现代社会虽然物资丰富，但储藏应急物品仍然是明智之举。
根据这段文字，古代人储藏粮食和柴火的主要目的是什么？
文章明确指出“为了抵御饥荒和寒冬，会储藏大量的粮食和柴火”。
文章明确指出“为了抵御饥荒和寒冬，会储藏大量的粮食和柴火”。
根据这段文字，这家超市的地下储藏室主要用来做什么？
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这家超市拥有一个巨大的地下储藏室，用于存放各种新鲜蔬菜和水果，以确保它们在运输和销售过程中保持最佳状态。先进的温控系统是其保鲜的关键。
根据这段文字，这家超市的地下储藏室主要用来做什么？
文章提到“拥有一个巨大的地下储藏室，用于存放各种新鲜蔬菜和水果”。
文章提到“拥有一个巨大的地下储藏室，用于存放各种新鲜蔬菜和水果”。
根据这段文字，储藏核废料面临的主要挑战是什么？
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科学家们正在研究如何安全地储藏核废料，这是一个全球性的挑战。长期有效的储藏方案对于环境保护和人类健康至关重要。目前，深地质处置被认为是最有前景的方法之一。
根据这段文字，储藏核废料面临的主要挑战是什么？
文章指出“这是一个全球性的挑战。长期有效的储藏方案对于环境保护和人类健康至关重要”。
文章指出“这是一个全球性的挑战。长期有效的储藏方案对于环境保护和人类健康至关重要”。
This sentence translates to: 'In winter, it's necessary to store enough food.' It describes the act of storing food for the winter season.
This sentence translates to: 'Our storage room is filled with old items.' It describes a room used for storing things.
This sentence translates to: 'This cellar is an ideal place to store wine.' It refers to a suitable location for storing wine.
这家商店的地下室是用来___季节性商品的。(zhè jiā shāngdiàn de dìxiàshì shì yòng lái ___ jìjiéxìng shāngpǐn de.)
The sentence talks about using the basement for seasonal goods, implying storage. '储藏' fits this context perfectly.
为了应对可能发生的灾害，我们应该在家中___足够的食物和水。(wèi le yìngduì kěnéng fāshēng de zāihài, wǒmen yīnggāi zài jiāzhōng ___ zúgòu de shíwù hé shuǐ.)
The context is preparing for disasters by keeping enough food and water at home, which means 'to store' or 'to hoard'.
许多动物在冬季来临之前会___食物，以度过寒冷的季节。(xǔduō dòngwù zài dōngjì láilín zhīqián huì ___ shíwù, yǐ dùguò hánlěng de jìjié.)
Animals gathering food before winter suggests they are 'storing' it for later consumption.
这些古老的文献被小心地___在博物馆的恒温恒湿环境中。(zhè xiē gǔlǎo de wénxiàn bèi xiǎoxīn de ___ zài bówùguǎn de héngwēn héngshī huánjìng zhōng.)
The sentence describes how ancient documents are kept in a museum's controlled environment, indicating 'storage' for preservation.
农户们将丰收的谷物___在粮仓里，以备不时之需。(nónghùmen jiāng fēngshōu de gǔwù ___ zài liángcāng lǐ, yǐ bèi bùshí zhī xū.)
Farmers putting harvested grain in a granary for future use means they are 'storing' it.
冷库可以有效地___新鲜水果，延长其保质期。(lěngkù kěyǐ yǒuxiào de ___ xīnxiān shuǐguǒ, yáncháng qí bǎozhìqī.)
The purpose of a cold storage is to 'store' fresh fruits to extend their shelf life.
想象一下你正在描述一个理想的、能够储存各种季节性食物的地下室或地窖。请详细描述你将如何利用“储藏”这个词，并说明你会储存哪些食物以及你这样做的原因。
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我的理想地窖将会被精心设计，以高效地储藏各种季节性食物。我会储藏大量冬季的根茎蔬菜，比如土豆、胡萝卜，因为它们耐储存且是寒冷月份的必需品。同时，我也会储藏自制的果酱和腌菜，这些都是夏日水果和蔬菜的精华，能在冬日带来一丝温暖。这个地窖的温度和湿度都会经过严格控制，以确保所有储藏的食物都能保持最佳状态，以备不时之需。
撰写一篇关于在现代社会中，人们除了食物以外，还会“储藏”哪些物品的短文。请探讨这种“储藏”行为背后的动机。
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在现代社会，人们除了储藏食物之外，还会储藏各种各样的物品。例如，为了应对经济波动，一些人会储藏贵金属或外币；另一些人则出于对未来不确定性的担忧，储藏生活必需品，如净水器、电池和急救用品。此外，收藏家会储藏艺术品、古董或限量版商品，这不仅是出于兴趣爱好，也常常带有投资保值的目的。无论是出于生存的考虑、应对危机的准备，还是追求精神满足，这些储藏行为都反映了人们对未来的一种规划和掌控欲望。
假设你是一位历史学家，正在研究古代文明的“储藏”习俗。请描述一个古代文明如何储藏他们的重要资源，并解释这些储藏方式如何反映了他们的社会结构和技术水平。
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在古埃及文明中，人们非常重视对谷物的储藏。他们建造了巨大的粮仓，通常由泥砖建成，结构坚固，能够有效防潮防虫。这些粮仓的建造和管理体现了古埃及高度发达的中央集权社会结构，法老和神庙掌控着大部分的农业产出和分配。谷物的集中储藏不仅保障了国家的粮食安全，也为应对洪水等自然灾害提供了缓冲，反映了他们对农业生产的深刻理解和初步的工程技术水平。这种大规模的储藏方式是其社会稳定和文明发展的重要基石。
根据这段文字，关于信息储藏的变化，哪一项描述是正确的？
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随着科技的进步，我们储藏信息的方式也发生了翻天覆地的变化。从最初的口头传承、甲骨文、竹简，到后来的纸质书籍、胶片，再到如今的硬盘、云存储，信息的储藏介质越来越小，容量却越来越大。这种变化不仅方便了信息的传播和获取，也对人类的知识积累和文化传承产生了深远的影响。然而，我们也必须思考，如何确保这些数字信息的永久储藏和安全。
根据这段文字，关于信息储藏的变化，哪一项描述是正确的？
文章明确指出“信息的储藏介质越来越小，容量却越来越大”，并且提到“我们必须思考，如何确保这些数字信息的永久储藏和安全”，所以D选项不正确。
文章明确指出“信息的储藏介质越来越小，容量却越来越大”，并且提到“我们必须思考，如何确保这些数字信息的永久储藏和安全”，所以D选项不正确。
全球种子库的主要目的是什么？
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为了应对气候变化带来的不确定性，一些国家正在积极探讨建立全球种子库，以储藏地球上所有已知植物的基因多样性。这个宏伟的计划旨在保护物种资源，防止因自然灾害、战争或疾病导致某些植物灭绝。通过低温储藏技术，这些种子可以在数百年甚至数千年内保持活性，为未来的农业和生态恢复提供宝贵的基因材料。然而，种子库的建设和维护面临着巨大的资金和技术挑战。
全球种子库的主要目的是什么？
文章明确指出“旨在保护物种资源，防止因自然灾害、战争或疾病导致某些植物灭绝”。
文章明确指出“旨在保护物种资源，防止因自然灾害、战争或疾病导致某些植物灭绝”。
根据文章，古人储藏冰块的主要原因不包括哪一项？
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在中国的传统建筑中，有专门用于储藏冰块的“冰窖”。这些冰窖通常建在地下深处，利用土壤的天然隔热性能，结合巧妙的通风系统，使得冰块即使在炎热的夏季也能长时间保持不融化。古人将冬天采集的冰块储藏起来，供夏天使用，不仅用于消暑降温，还用于储藏食物和祭祀。这种独特的储藏方式，体现了古人对自然资源的智慧利用和精湛的建筑技艺。
根据文章，古人储藏冰块的主要原因不包括哪一项？
文章提到了消暑降温、储藏食物和祭祀，但没有提及出口贸易。
文章提到了消暑降温、储藏食物和祭祀，但没有提及出口贸易。
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Basic Meaning
The core meaning of 储藏 is 'to store' or 'to lay away'. Think of it as putting something somewhere for later use.
Common Usage
It's often used for storing food, goods, or supplies. For example, 储藏食物 (chǔcáng shíwù) means 'to store food'.
Related Noun
The noun form is 储藏室 (chǔcángshì), meaning 'storeroom' or 'storage room'. This is a very practical term.
When to Use '储存'
While similar, 储存 (cúnchǔ) is often used for a broader range of items, including data or energy. 储藏 is more about physical storage.
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