noun HSK 4
Traditional 倉
warehouse · storehouse · granary
Meaning
仓 refers to a large building or facility used for storing goods, grain, or materials. It commonly appears in compound words related to storage and logistics. The character emphasizes the function of keeping items safe and organized for future use.
Usage
仓 is rarely used alone in modern Mandarin; it almost always appears in compound words like 仓库 (warehouse) or 粮仓 (granary). In formal or literary contexts, it can refer specifically to grain storage facilities. The character appears frequently in business, logistics, and supply chain vocabulary.
Examples
- 01这家公司在郊区建了一个大型仓库。.This company built a large warehouse in the suburbs.
- 02古代的粮仓用来储存收获的谷物。.Ancient granaries were used to store harvested grain.
Measure words
- 座一座粮仓
- 个一个仓库
Common collocations
- 仓库管理warehouse management
- 入仓to put into storage
- 仓促hasty, hurried
Origin
The traditional form 倉 shows a person (人) under a roof with an opening, representing a covered storage space. The simplified form 仓 retains the essential roof-like top component.