🇨🇳 How to say

“book” in Chinese

书shū
Illustration of "book" in a Chinese cultural setting
A stack of colorful books sits on a wooden desk next to a cup of tea, with morning light streaming through a window onto their worn pages.

Usage note

This is one of the first and most important nouns you'll learn; it refers to any book, from textbooks to novels. It's a simple, common word used by everyone.

Examples

  • 我有一本书。

    I have a book.

  • 请读这本书。

    Please read this book.

  • 这本书很好。

    This book is good.

Quick check

What does "书" mean?

  • A. book
  • B. garden
  • C. passport
  • D. week

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