cyu5 cong4儲藏储藏
Jyutpingcyu5 cong4
Yalechyúh chòhng
Definition
To store, reserve, or keep things in a particular place.
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How it's used
While 儲藏 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds slightly formal or written compared to everyday speech. Most locals prefer using 儲起 or 收埋 when talking about keeping things for later use. Use 儲藏 only when referring to a more systematic or long term storage process.
Examples
You can store a lot of old stuff here.
How many cans have you stored at home?
Related words
Common mistake
Beginners often use 儲藏 for saving money, but the correct verb for money is 儲錢. 儲藏 is specifically for physical objects or supplies.
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Grammar guides
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