仓库

仓库 (cāng kù) means 'warehouse' in English. It refers to a building or room used for storing goods, supplies, or materials. Unlike a storage room, a warehouse is typically larger and used for commercial or industrial purposes.

The character 仓 (cāng) originally meant a granary or storehouse for grain, while 库 (kù) means a repository or vault. Together, they form a term that emphasizes a large, structured space for storage.

In modern usage, 仓库 is commonly seen in business, logistics, and retail contexts. It can also be used metaphorically, such as in phrases like 仓库式管理 (warehouse-style management), which refers to a system of centralized storage and control.