noun HSK 4
Traditional 倉庫
warehouse · storehouse · depot
Meaning
仓库 refers to a large building or room used for storing goods, materials, or merchandise. It's commonly used in business, logistics, and everyday contexts when talking about storage facilities.
Usage
This is a standard neutral term used in both formal business contexts and casual conversation. It frequently appears in discussions about inventory management, shipping, e-commerce, and retail operations. Native speakers use it for both large commercial warehouses and smaller storage facilities.
Examples
- 01这家公司在城外有一个大型仓库。.This company has a large warehouse outside the city.
- 02仓库里的货物都已经清点完毕了。.All the goods in the warehouse have been inventoried.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个仓库
- 座三座仓库
Common collocations
- 仓库管理warehouse management
- 冷藏仓库cold storage warehouse
- 物流仓库logistics warehouse
- 仓库货物warehouse goods
Origin
Both characters relate to storage: 仓 originally depicted a granary or storage building, while 库 represented a storehouse or treasury. Together they form a compound emphasizing the storage function.