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书 (shū) — how to say "book" in Chinese
Measure word: 本
书
Book
Radicals / Keys
乙
Second
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Collocations
汉语书
hànyǔ shū
Chinese book
Examples
我在学校读书，我很喜欢书。
I read books at school, I really like books.
我有书
I have a book/books.
Mnemonic
[shū-] Sherlock Holmes decides to write a 书 "book" 📚. In his study, he begins with a 一 horizontal line, like the spine of a book, and fills the pages with thrilling mysteries. His magnifying glass sets aside, Holmes ensures his 书 contains every clue and deduction for the readers to enjoy.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "book" in Chinese?
"book" in Chinese is 书 (shū).
What does 书 mean in English?
书 (shū) means "Book".
How is 书 pronounced?
It is pronounced shū (written as shu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "book" in Chinese characters?
It is written 书.
What HSK level is 书?
书 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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