存储
cúnchǔ
The Chinese word for storage is 存储 (cúnchǔ).
存储 refers to a place. You can also use the phrase 储存空间 to specifically mean 'storage space', or 储物柜 to refer to a 'storage cabinet'.
Meaning: place (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 存储 is a formal term, it can be used interchangeably with 储存 when specifically referring to computer, digital or data storage.
How do you pronounce it?
cúnchǔ
Did you know?
- The character 储 contains the radical for 'gold' or 'metal' on its left side. Historically, this suggests that the most valuable things to store were metallic in nature.
- If you are talking about storing goods in a warehouse, the term 仓储 (cāngchǔ) is used, where 仓 refers specifically to a granary or a traditional grain store.
- While 存储 is used for data, a person might use the verb 存 (cún) alone to mean 'to deposit money' in a bank, treating money like a stored item.
Examples in context
- 这台电脑的储存空间很大This computer has a large storage space.
- 这个云服务提供大量的存储空间This cloud service provides a large amount of storage space.
- 这个抽屉里存放着各种小工具Various small tools are stored in this drawer.
- 这个仓库是用来存储物资的。Zhège cāngkù shì yòng lái cúnchǔ wùzī de.This warehouse is used for storing supplies.
- 我们需要一个专门的存储空间。Wǒmen xūyào yīgè zhuānmén de cúnchǔ kōngjiān.We need a dedicated storage space.
Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Zihan are discussing a new computer.
- 志强 Zhiqiang梓涵，你觉得这款电脑怎么样？Zǐhán, nǐ juéde zhè kuǎn diànnǎo zěnmeyàng?Zihan, what do you think of this computer?
- 梓涵 Zihan它的存储容量非常大。Tā de cúnchǔ róngliàng fēicháng dà.Its storage capacity is very large.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那太好了，我可以存很多电影。Nà tài hǎole, wǒ kěyǐ cún hěnduō diànyǐng.That's great, I can save a lot of movies.
- 梓涵 Zihan没错，志强，它很适合你。Méicuò, Zhìqiáng, tā hěn shìhé nǐ.Exactly, Zhiqiang, it's perfect for you.
