书
Character
a book; words printed on pages that people read
Meaning
shū
shu1- a book; words printed on pages that people read
Examples
我喜欢看书。
wǒ xǐ huan kàn shū
I like reading books.
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这本书很有意思。
zhè běn shū hěn yǒu yì si
This book is very interesting.
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Stroke order
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Words with 书
See all 355 →书包shū bāoa bag that students carry on their back to hold books and school thingsWordHSK 1书店shū diànbookstore; a shop that sells booksWordHSK 1书架shū jiàa shelf or piece of furniture where you keep booksWordHSK 3书柜shū guìa piece of furniture with shelves for keeping booksWordHSK 5书桌shū zhuōa table you use for writing or studyingWordHSK 5书法shū fǎthe art of writing Chinese characters beautifully with a brush (calligraphy)WordHSK 5书房shū fánga quiet room in your home where you read, study, or workWordHSK 6书写shū xiěto write words or characters, especially by hand with a penWordHSK 7–9书橱shū chúa piece of furniture with shelves for keeping booksWordHSK 7–9书籍shū jíbooks; written works for reading or studyWordHSK 7–9书记shū jisecretary, a chief official who leads a party or groupWordHSK 7–9书面shū miànwritten; in writing, not spokenWordHSK 7–9