庋 (guǐ) - To store & to put away

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guǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 广

枫惠

庋 · guǐ

To store;

to put away;

a shelf or rack for storing things.

To storeto put awaya shelf or rack for storing things.

Usage highlights

To store awayStorage shelfTo put on a shelfBook storageStorage cabinetStorage method

Synonyms

  • 藏— to store, to hide
  • 储— to store, to accumulate
  • 贮— to store, to stockpile

Antonyms

  • 取— to take, to fetch
  • 用— to use

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stored the books on the shelf (庋藏书籍).
  • This is a storage cabinet (庋藏柜).
  • Please put away the tools after use (用完请庋起来).

Collocations

  • To store away(庋藏)
  • Storage shelf(庋架)
  • To put on a shelf(庋置)
  • Book storage(庋书)
  • Storage cabinet(庋柜)
  • Storage method(庋法)

Idioms

  • High pavilion storing rare books(高阁庋珍籍)
  • Proper storage ensures longevity(善庋则久存)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to wooden shelves or racks used for storing items, especially books.
  • In classical Chinese libraries, 庋 was used specifically for book storage systems.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese methods of organizing and preserving cultural artifacts.

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