仓库 cāngkù depot
depot; storehouse; warehouse
How to remember 仓库: 仓 granary + 库 armory = depot.
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How it is used
- A warehouse/storehouse - 存放在仓库 (cúnfàng zài cāngkù) stored in the warehouse.
- 仓库 stores goods/inventory; contrast 库房 (a stockroom) and 冷库 (cold storage).
- 仓 (granary) + 库 (storehouse) - both storage morphemes.
- 清仓 (qīngcāng) = to clear out inventory / a clearance sale (empty the warehouse).