Meaning
存放 means to put something in a place for safekeeping or storage. It combines the idea of preserving (存) with placing (放), and is commonly used for storing objects, depositing money, or keeping items in a specific location for later use.
Usage
This word is frequently used in formal and everyday contexts when talking about storing belongings, depositing valuables, or keeping items at a location. Common in contexts like banks (depositing money), storage facilities, luggage storage at stations, and warehouses. It emphasizes intentional placement for safekeeping rather than casual placement.
Examples
- 01请把贵重物品存放在保险箱里。.Please store your valuables in the safe.
- 02这些文件应该存放在干燥的地方。.These documents should be stored in a dry place.
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Common collocations
- 存放行李to store luggage
- 存放物品to store items
- 存放处storage place
- 妥善存放to store properly
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 存 (to preserve/keep) and 放 (to place) creates a compound meaning that emphasizes both the action of placing and the intention of keeping something safe for future use.