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March 24, 2026
仓(倉)cāng(cang1)
The character 仓 (cāng) refers to a place where goods, particularly grains, are stored, such as a barn, granary, or storehouse. It can also denote a cabin or hold in a ship where cargo is kept. This term is commonly used in agricultural contexts and in discussions about storage and logistics.
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Cultural Note
In rural China, traditional granaries are vital for storing rice and grains, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The design and construction of these stores often reflect local architectural styles and practices.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large barn (仓) filled with bags of grain. The radical 仓 resembles a roof over a building, representing a structure for storage. Picture the sound 'cāng' as a 'clang' of grains falling into the barn, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 仓
cāng(cang1)
1barn
2granary
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About 仓
仓Simplified
倉Traditional
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人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 仓
Quick Contrast
仓库 (cāngkù) vs 仓储 (cāngchǔ) — use 仓 for a general storage place, while 仓库 specifically refers to a warehouse.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large barn (仓) filled with bags of grain. The radical 仓 resembles a roof over a building, representing a structure for storage. Picture the sound 'cāng' as a 'clang' of grains falling into the barn, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 仓 with other similar characters that imply different types of storage or buildings. This term is generally neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '粮食仓' (liángshí cāng - grain store) and '仓库' (cāngkù - warehouse).
HSK Study Tips
While 仓 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to food and storage, like '食物' (shíwù - food) and '家' (jiā - home). Students should focus on recognizing its use in compound words and contexts.
Cultural Note
In rural China, traditional granaries are vital for storing rice and grains, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The design and construction of these stores often reflect local architectural styles and practices.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 仓 with 仓库 (warehouse) and may mistakenly use 仓 in more general contexts, such as for all types of buildings. Always use 仓 specifically for storage-related terms.
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Grammar Patterns of 仓
仓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这篇报告到处都是____促了事的痕迹。
The report had all the hallmarks of a rushed job.
Example Sentences for 仓 (10)
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这篇报告到处都是仓促了事的痕迹。
zhè piān bào gào dào chǔ dū shì cāng cù le shì de hén jì。
They're likely to hold big fire sales to liquidate their inventory.
9
工作场地是个空荡荡的大仓库。
gōng zuò cháng dì shì gè kōng dàng dàng de dà cāng kù。
The work space is a bare and cavernous warehouse.
10
顾客们知道我们的清仓大甩卖是实实在在的全场降价。
gù kè mén zhī dào wǒ mén de qīng cāng dà shuǎi mài shì shí shí zài zài de quán cháng jiàng jià。
Customers know that our stocktake sales offer genuine markdowns across the store.
Cultural Notes for 仓
🏮Cultural insight
In rural China, traditional granaries are vital for storing rice and grains, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The design and construction of these stores often reflect local architectural styles and practices.
Word Family of 仓
Compounds15
枪Qiang1surname Qiang
抢qiang1see 搶風
创chuang1variant of 創
舱cang1cabin
苍Cang1surname Cang
呛qiang1choking, as by smoke; something that irritates the nose or throat
疮chuang1boil, tumor; wound, sore
沧cang1blue-green or azure (of water)
跄qiang1to stagger, to stumble
怆chuang4sad, disconsolate, broken-hearted
戗qiang1to support
伧cang1vulgar person, country man
炝qiang4to stir-fry; to cook in sauce
玱
鸧cang1oriole
Words Containing This Character18
仓cāngbarn倉
仓库cāngkùdepot倉庫
谷仓barn穀倉
仓促cāngcùhurriedly倉促
仓储to store in a warehouse倉儲
清仓to clear out one's stock清倉
仓鼠hamster倉鼠
粮仓granary糧倉
仓皇in a panic倉皇
太仓Taicang county level city in Suzhou 蘇州|苏州[Sūzhōu], Jiangsu太倉
仓惶in a panic倉惶
暗渡陈仓fig. to feign one thing while doing another暗渡陳倉
货仓warehouse貨倉
仓颉Cangjie input method (computing)倉頡
仓山区Cangshan district of Fuzhou city 福州市[Fúzhōushì], Fujian倉山區
太仓市Taicang county level city in Suzhou 蘇州|苏州[Sūzhōu], Jiangsu太倉市
仓廪(literary) granary倉廩
仓猝hurriedly倉猝
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Frequently Asked Questions about 仓
Common phrases include '仓库' (warehouse) and '粮仓' (grain storage).
It's used more in formal contexts, particularly when discussing agriculture or logistics.
It is pronounced as 'cāng' with a high-level tone.
