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書

shū

Description

“书”就是我们读的东西,里面有很多字和故事。

"書" refers to the things we read, containing many words and stories.

它也可以表示写字,比如“书法”就是写字的艺术。

It can also mean writing characters, for example, "書法" is the art of writing characters.

Meanings

书shū

book

我喜欢看书。

I like reading books.

书shū

to write; writing

他的书法很好。

His calligraphy is very good.

书shū

letter; document

这是一封家书。

This is a family letter.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    originally depicted a hand holding a brush to write, later meaning 'writing' and 'book'.

  • Nuance

    as a verb '书' is formal/literary; everyday 'to write' is 写.

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