Definition
储备 (chǔ bèi) means 'to store up' or 'reserves', often for strategic, large-scale, or official purposes (e.g., grain reserves, foreign exchange reserves). It is more formal than 储存/存储 (general 'store') and distinct from 储蓄 (saving money) and 储量 (reserves of natural resources, like oil). As a noun, it commonly refers to stockpiles held by governments or organizations.
noun
reserves
verb
to store up
Examples
- 储备。Guójiā de liángshi chǔ bèi fēicháng chōngzú.The country's grain reserves are very sufficient.
- 储备。Wǒmen xūyào chǔ bèi gèng duō de shíwù.We need to store up more food.
- 储备。Wàihuì chǔ bèi duì jīngjì hěn zhòngyào.Foreign exchange reserves are very important for the economy.
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