verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 存儲
to store · to save · storage
Meaning
存储 means to store or preserve something for future use, commonly used in computing contexts (data storage) as well as physical storage. It combines 存 (to deposit/keep) and 储 (to store up), emphasizing the act of keeping something safe for later retrieval.
Usage
Frequently used in technical and computing contexts, such as discussing computer memory, data storage, or cloud storage. Can also refer to physical storage of goods or supplies. In everyday speech, 保存 is sometimes preferred for general 'saving' while 存储 sounds more formal or technical.
Examples
- 01这个硬盘可以存储一TB的数据。.This hard drive can store one terabyte of data.
- 02请及时存储你的文件，以免丢失。, .Please save your files promptly to avoid losing them.
Characters
Common collocations
- 存储空间storage space
- 存储设备storage device
- 数据存储data storage
- 云存储cloud storage
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to preservation: 存 originally depicted a child (子) under a roof, suggesting protection and preservation; 储 contains the person radical (亻) and components suggesting accumulation.