贮 (zhù) - to store & to accumulate

贮Tone 4

zhù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 贝

志

贮 · zhù

to store;

to accumulate;

to hoard;

to save up

to storeto accumulateto hoard

Usage highlights

to store goodsto save moneyto store grainto store waterstorage capacitystorage warehouse

Synonyms

  • 储— to store; to save
  • 存— to deposit; to save
  • 积— to accumulate; to store up

Antonyms

  • 取— to take out; to withdraw
  • 用— to use; to consume
  • 花— to spend; to use up

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The warehouse stores goods (贮货).
  • We need to save money (贮钱).
  • This container holds water (贮水).
  • The reservoir stores rainwater (贮雨水).

Collocations

  • to store goods(贮货)
  • to save money(贮钱)
  • to store grain(贮粮)
  • to store water(贮水)
  • storage capacity(贮量)
  • storage warehouse(贮仓)

Idioms

  • Store grain to prevent hunger(贮粮防饥)
  • Accumulate virtue and store up blessings(积德贮福)
  • Store up provisions for the army(贮兵秣马)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the 'shell/money' radical (贝) with the phonetic component (宁), reflecting its meaning related to storing valuables.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, storing grain and wealth was seen as prudent preparation for difficult times.
  • The character appears in economic and agricultural contexts, emphasizing practical resource management.

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