儲 (chǔ) - To store, to save & to reserve

儲Tone 3

chǔ ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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儲 · chǔ

To store, to save;

to reserve;

to accumulate;

also refers to a deputy, heir, or successor.

To store, to saveto reserveto accumulate

Usage highlights

SavingsWarehouse storageCrown princeReservoirAccumulated fundsEnergy storage

Synonyms

  • 存— to save, to deposit
  • 积— to accumulate, to amass
  • 蓄— to store up, to save

Antonyms

  • 耗— to consume, to deplete
  • 费— to spend, to waste
  • 取— to withdraw, to take out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to save money for the future (储蓄).
  • The warehouse stores grain (仓储).
  • He is the crown prince (储君).
  • The reservoir stores water (储水池).

Collocations

  • Savings(储蓄)
  • Warehouse storage(仓储)
  • Crown prince(储君)
  • Reservoir(储水池)
  • Accumulated funds(储金)
  • Energy storage(储能)

Idioms

  • Accumulating virtue brings abundant blessings(储祥积庆)
  • Storing grain and accumulating provisions(储粮积粟)
  • Storing talent and accumulating learning(储才积学)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In imperial China, '储君' specifically referred to the crown prince or designated heir to the throne.
  • The character embodies values of foresight, preparation, and accumulation prized in Chinese culture.
  • In modern contexts, it's strongly associated with banking and financial security through '储蓄' (savings).

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