书 (shū): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

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

ChinesePinyinEngish
我喜欢读书wǒ xǐhuān dúshūI like reading books
这是一本好书zhè shì yī běn hǎo shūThis is a good book
她喜欢买书tā xǐhuān mǎi shūShe likes to buy books
我在图书馆借了一本书wǒ zài túshū guǎn jiè le yī běn shūI borrowed a book from the library
我把书放在桌子上了wǒ bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng leI put the book on the table
这本书很有趣zhè běn shū hěn yǒuqùThis book is very interesting
我喜欢看小说wǒ xǐhuān kàn xiǎoshuōI like to read novels
他在看一本英语书tā zài kàn yī běn yīngyǔ shūHe is reading an English book

HSK

书 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 书 with Pinyin and English Translation