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March 24, 2026
仓库(倉庫)cāngkù(cang1ku4)
仓库 (cāngkù) refers to a place where goods are stored, such as a warehouse or depot. It is commonly used in logistics, inventory management, and retail contexts to denote large storage facilities that hold products before distribution.
Frequency#3099DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, warehouses are essential for the supply chain, especially with the rise of e-commerce. Companies like Alibaba rely heavily on extensive warehouse networks to manage fast deliveries across the country.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant '仓' (cāng) or 'warehouse' filled to the brim with '库' (kù) of treasures. The character '仓' resembles a structure, suggesting a building, while '库' sounds like 'cool' where cool things are stored. Together, they remind you of a treasure depot.
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Quick Contrast
仓储 (cāngchú) refers specifically to the act of storing goods, while 仓库 (cāngkù) refers to the physical location where goods are stored.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant '仓' (cāng) or 'warehouse' filled to the brim with '库' (kù) of treasures. The character '仓' resembles a structure, suggesting a building, while '库' sounds like 'cool' where cool things are stored. Together, they remind you of a treasure depot.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 仓库; a common mistake is to mix up the tones, saying 'cángkù' instead of 'cāngkù'. In formal writing or discussions about logistics, use 仓库, but in casual conversation, you might hear it referred to simply as '库' (kù).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 仓库 connects well with other terms related to logistics and business management, such as 物流 (wùliú - logistics) and 存储 (cúnchǔ - storage). Focus on using it in context with phrases about inventory and supply chains.
Cultural Note
In China, warehouses are essential for the supply chain, especially with the rise of e-commerce. Companies like Alibaba rely heavily on extensive warehouse networks to manage fast deliveries across the country.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 仓库 with 库房 (kùfáng), which also means storehouse but is less commonly used. Remember that 仓库 is the preferred term in most contexts, especially in business.
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Grammar Patterns of 仓库
仓库 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 3 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
他们有2,500吨纸存放在____里。
They have 2,500 tons of paper stored in their depository.
I can spend the whole day undisturbed at the warehouse.
Cultural Notes for 仓库
🏮Cultural insight
In China, warehouses are essential for the supply chain, especially with the rise of e-commerce. Companies like Alibaba rely heavily on extensive warehouse networks to manage fast deliveries across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about 仓库
仓库 refers to a larger storage facility, like a warehouse, while 储藏室 is a smaller storage room typically found in homes.
Yes, 仓库 is versatile and can be used in both formal business discussions and casual conversations about storage.
While it primarily refers to physical goods, it can also metaphorically describe any place where items are stored, such as data warehouses.
