The Chinese word 书 means “book” in English. It is a common noun that refers to a written or printed work that is bound together and contains information or stories. In Chinese culture, books have been highly valued for centuries, as they are seen as a means of gaining knowledge and wisdom. The word 书 is used in various contexts, such as in bookstores, libraries, schools, and homes, where it is used to refer to any type of written material, including textbooks, novels, and magazines.
Translation
Noun: book
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我喜欢读书 | wǒ xǐhuān dúshū | I like reading books |
| 这是一本好书 | zhè shì yī běn hǎo shū | This is a good book |
| 她喜欢买书 | tā xǐhuān mǎi shū | She likes to buy books |
| 我在图书馆借了一本书 | wǒ zài túshū guǎn jiè le yī běn shū | I borrowed a book from the library |
| 我把书放在桌子上了 | wǒ bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng le | I put the book on the table |
| 这本书很有趣 | zhè běn shū hěn yǒuqù | This book is very interesting |
| 我喜欢看小说 | wǒ xǐhuān kàn xiǎoshuō | I like to read novels |
| 他在看一本英语书 | tā zài kàn yī běn yīngyǔ shū | He is reading an English book |
HSK
书 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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