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储备 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
储备chǔbèireservesHSK 7, vn, rank #9865, Hard
储备chǔbèito store upHSK 7, vn, rank #9865, Hard
chǔbèi(chu3bei4) T3
  1. 1reserves
  2. 2to store up
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March 24, 2026
储备(儲備)chǔbèi(chu3bei4)

储备 (chǔ bèi) refers to the act of storing or accumulating resources, often in anticipation of future needs. Commonly used in contexts such as financial reserves, resource management, and strategic planning, it conveys a sense of preparation and foresight.

Frequency#9865DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 储备 is significant, especially in relation to economic stability and preparedness for crises, reflecting a historical emphasis on resource management during times of scarcity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'storage room' filled with 'reserves' for a future party. The character 储 (chǔ) looks like a 'storage box' while 备 (bèi) resembles 'being ready'. Together, they depict the idea of keeping things ready for use.

Meanings of 储备

chǔbèi(chu3bei4)
1reserves
2to store up
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About 储备

储备Simplified
儲備Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#9865Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 储备

Quick Contrast

储存 (chǔcún) refers to the act of storing something without the connotation of future planning or anticipation, while 储备 (chǔbèi) emphasizes preparation for future needs.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'storage room' filled with 'reserves' for a future party. The character 储 (chǔ) looks like a 'storage box' while 备 (bèi) resembles 'being ready'. Together, they depict the idea of keeping things ready for use.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use this word in contexts related to storage and preparation, as using it in casual contexts may sound awkward. Common collocations include 储备资金 (reserve funds) and 储备粮食 (store up food). Remember to use the correct tones, as tone errors can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 储备 connects to other advanced vocabulary related to economics and planning. Students should focus on understanding its formal usage in business contexts and its implications in strategic discussions.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 储备 is significant, especially in relation to economic stability and preparedness for crises, reflecting a historical emphasis on resource management during times of scarcity.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 储备 with similar words like 存储 (cún chǔ), which means 'to store' without the connotation of preparation. For instance, saying '我需要存储食物' (I need to store food) might not convey the same sense of readiness as '我需要储备食物'.

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Component Characters

储ChǔTaiwan pr. [chú]
12 strokes亻
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备bèito prepare
HSK 78 strokes夂
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Grammar Patterns of 储备

储备 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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.

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投资者预料会出现灾难，正在____大量现金。

Investors were storing up a lot of cash in anticipation of disaster.

Example Sentences for 储备 (5)

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投资者预料会出现灾难，正在储备大量现金。

tóu zī zhě yù liào huì chū xiàn zāi nán， ， zhèng zài chǔ bèi dà liáng xiàn。

Investors were storing up a lot of cash in anticipation of disaster.
2
他已经储备了近1吨马铃薯。

tā yǐ jīng chǔ bèi le jìn1 1 dūn mǎ líng。

He'sstored away nearly one ton of potatoes.
3
为了在冷冻箱中储备食品，顾客们从几百英里以外的地方赶来购物。

wéi le zài lěng dòng xiāng zhōng chǔ bèi shí pǐn， ， gù kè mén cóng jī bǎi yīng lǐ yǐ wài de dì fāng gǎn lái gòu。

Customers travel from hundreds of miles away to stock up their deep freezes.
4
其2,500万美元的储备金已被减少到了800万美元左右。

qí2,500 2,500 wàn měi yuán de chǔ bèi jīn yǐ bèi jiǎn shǎo dào800 le 800 wàn měi yuán。

Its $25m reserve fund had been run down to around $8m.
5
我们村的储备粮够吃三年.

wǒ mén cūn de chǔ bèi liáng gòu chī sān nián.

Our village has a grain reserve sufficient for three years.

Cultural Notes for 储备

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 储备 is significant, especially in relation to economic stability and preparedness for crises, reflecting a historical emphasis on resource management during times of scarcity.

Frequently Asked Questions about 储备

You can say '我们需要储备更多的粮食以应对未来的需求' (We need to store up more food to meet future demands).