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The character for storing, traditionally written as "貯", derives from the semantic element "貝" representing shell currency or valuables and the phonetic component "宁", initially denoting the accumulation or safekeeping of material wealth. Over time, its application expanded from hoarding physical goods to encompassing abstract forms of preservation, such as saving resources or retaining items for future use. The simplified form "贮" retains the "贝" radical while altering the phonetic structure, yet the character's essential meaning centered on storage and retention has persisted throughout its linguistic history.
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农民贮藏粮食。
他们经常贮存蔬菜。
我们在仓库里贮备物资。
冬天到来前，人们贮煤取暖。
如果雨水充足，水库就能贮满水。
为了应对干旱，政府鼓励农民贮水灌溉。
这种新型材料可以有效地贮存太阳能。
通过先进的冷冻技术，食品厂能够长期贮藏新鲜水果。