储备 (chǔ bèi) — (noun) reserves; (verb) to store up
Definition
储备 is the formal term for strategic reserves — grain, oil, foreign exchange, talent. More institutional than 储存, and used as a noun for the reserves themselves; its measure word is 储量 for natural-resource quantities.
noun
reserves
verb
to store up
Examples
- 储备。Guó jiā de liáng shi chǔ bèi hěn chōng zú.The country's grain reserves are very sufficient.
- 储备。Wǒ men xū yào chǔ bèi gèng duō de shí wù.We need to store up more food.
- 储备。Wài huì chǔ bèi duì jīng jì hěn zhòng yào.Foreign exchange reserves are very important for the economy.
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