储 (chǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 储 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 储 (chǔ) means "to store; to save; to reserve". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 储 stroke by stroke?

储 has 12 strokes. The radical is 亻. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 储 and 俯?

储 (chǔ) and 俯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 储?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 亻. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 储?

Common words containing 储 include: 储蓄 (chǔ xù) — savings; to save money; 储存 (chǔ cún) — to store; storage; 储备 (chǔ bèi) — reserves; to store up.

How to Write 储

The character 储 (chǔ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

储 is pronounced chǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to store; to save; to reserve.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 储 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 储

储蓄 chǔ xù

savings; to save money

储存 chǔ cún

to store; storage

储备 chǔ bèi

reserves; to store up

Example Sentences

我每个月都有储蓄。

wǒ měi gè yuè dōu yǒu chǔ xù

I have savings every month.

电脑可以储存很多文件。

diàn nǎo kě yǐ chǔ cún hěn duō wén jiàn

Computers can store many files.

我们需要储备一些粮食。

wǒ men xū yào chǔ bèi yī xiē liáng shí

We need to store up some food.

Similar Characters

俯 fǔ

俱 jù

俳 pái

Practice Writing 储 (chǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 储

What does 储 (chǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 储 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 储 and 俯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 储?

What common words use 储?

How to Write 储 (chǔ)