zik1 cyun4積存积存
Jyutpingzik1 cyun4
Yalejīk chyùhn
Definition
To store up, accumulate, or stockpile things over time.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of keeping items over a long period, often implying a sense of clutter or preparation for future scarcity. It is more formal than the common spoken verb 儲, which is used for saving money or collecting things in a more casual sense. You will frequently encounter this in news reports or discussions about supply shortages.
Examples
There are a lot of old newspapers stockpiled at home.
Why do you need to stock up on so many masks?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 儲存, which is a neutral term for saving data or keeping items in storage. 積存 carries a stronger nuance of accumulation over time, often resulting in a surplus or a pile-up.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
