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How to Say “You can store it at room temperature” in Chinese

常温保存就可以
chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ
You can store it at room temperature · trad. 常溫保存就可以
A friendly vendor gestures towards a fresh, unpackaged fruit, indicating its easy preservation, illustrating “you can store it at room temperature” in Chinese: 常温保存就可以 (chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ)

常温保存就可以 (chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ) means you can store something at room temperature. It is commonly used when discussing food, medicine, or other items that do not require refrigeration or special storage conditions.

What does 常温保存就可以 (chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ) mean?

常温保存就可以 (chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ) means “you can store it at room temperature” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “room temperature store then can.”

When to use it

Neutral and practical. It's a common way to confirm storage instructions. For a more direct statement about not needing refrigeration, you could say 不需要冷藏 (bù xūyào lěngcáng).

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “CHAHNG-wun BAO-tswun JYO-kuh-yee.” The tones are rising, level; falling-rising, rising; falling, falling-rising, neutral.

Other ways to say it

  • 不需要冷藏bù xūyào lěngcángno need to refrigerate
  • 放在常温下就行fàng zài chángwēn xià jiù xíngjust put it at room temperature
  • 常温存放chángwēn cúnfàngstore at room temperature (more concise)

Examples

这个蛋糕常温保存就可以。
zhège dàngāo chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ.
This cake can be stored at room temperature.
请问,这个药常温保存就可以吗?
qǐngwèn, zhège yào chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ ma?
Excuse me, can this medicine be stored at room temperature?
这些水果常温保存就可以,不用放冰箱。
zhèxiē shuǐguǒ chángwēn bǎocún jiù kěyǐ, bùyòng fàng bīngxiāng.
These fruits can be stored at room temperature, no need to put them in the fridge.
Pro tip: 常温 (chángwēn) specifically means “normal temperature” or “room temperature,” not just “anywhere.” The 就 (jiù) here emphasizes that this simple method is sufficient.

Related phrases

请出示护照 · Your passport, please保质期在这里 · The expiry date is here需要加热吗? · Shall i heat it up
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