稸 (xù) - To accumulate, to store up, to amass & to hoard

稸Tone 4

xù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

稸 · xù

To accumulate, to store up, to amass;

to hoard;

to reserve.

To accumulate, to store up, to amassto hoardto reserve.

Usage highlights

Accumulate grainStore waterReserve fundsAmass wealthHoard suppliesStore energy

Synonyms

  • 积— to accumulate, to amass
  • 储— to store, to reserve
  • 蓄— to accumulate, to store up

Antonyms

  • 耗— to consume, to expend
  • 散— to scatter, to disperse
  • 费— to spend, to waste

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Farmers accumulate grain for winter (稸粮).
  • The reservoir stores water for irrigation (稸水).
  • He accumulated a wealth of knowledge (稸知识).
  • The company reserves funds for emergencies (稸备资金).

Collocations

  • Accumulate grain(稸粮)
  • Store water(稸水)
  • Reserve funds(稸资)
  • Amass wealth(稸财)
  • Hoard supplies(稸备)
  • Store energy(稸能)

Idioms

  • Accumulate virtue and store up blessings(稸德累功)
  • Store grain and train soldiers(稸粮训兵)
  • Accumulate learning and store up knowledge(稸学储宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects traditional agricultural values of storing surplus for future needs.
  • In Chinese philosophy, accumulation (稸) is seen as preparation for future challenges or opportunities.
  • The character combines the grain radical (禾) with the accumulation component, emphasizing stored agricultural wealth.

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