verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 儲備
to store up · to reserve · reserves · stockpile
Meaning
储备 means to accumulate and store resources or materials for future use, or the stored resources themselves. It commonly refers to strategic reserves of food, fuel, money, or talent that organizations or governments maintain for emergencies or future needs.
Usage
This word appears frequently in economic, military, and business contexts when discussing resource planning. It's more formal than casual everyday speech. Commonly used with objects like 粮食 (grain), 资金 (funds), 人才 (talent), or 物资 (supplies).
Examples
- 01国家储备了大量粮食以应对紧急情况。.The country has stockpiled large amounts of grain to deal with emergencies.
- 02公司需要储备更多的技术人才。.The company needs to build up more reserves of technical talent.
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Common collocations
- 储备粮食to stockpile grain
- 储备资金to reserve funds
- 储备人才to build up talent reserves
- 战略储备strategic reserves
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Origin
储 originally depicted grain stored in a warehouse, while 备 means preparation. Together they emphasize the act of storing things in preparation for future use.