保藏

bǎocáng
verb #35,434

Meanings

  1. 1 to keep in store
  2. 2 to preserve
  3. 3 to store away safely

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhèxiē gǔdǒng yào hǎohǎo bǎocáng.
These antiques must be carefully preserved.
HSK 7-9
Bówùguǎn fùzé bǎocáng zhēnguì wénwù.
Museums are responsible for preserving precious cultural relics.

Tips

mistakes
Don't confuse with 收藏 (to collect - emphasis on gathering) or 保存 (to preserve - most general). 保藏 specifically means storing something away to keep it safe and intact, often for cultural heritage, food preservation, or specimen storage.

Stroke Order

bǎo
cáng