Chinese
Meaning: to read; to study; to attend school
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

讀
读

Example sentences

I like reading novels in the library.
他讀了一萬多本書。
他读了一万多本书。
He has read over ten thousand books.
這個字怎麼讀?
这个字怎么读?
How do you read this character?
他在北京讀大學。
他在北京读大学。
He studies at a university in Beijing.
他喜歡一邊喝咖啡,一邊讀書。
他喜欢一边喝咖啡,一边读书。
He likes to drink coffee while reading a book.
她們讀高中時同住一室,情同姊妹。
她们读高中时同住一室,情同姊妹。
They lived in the same room when they were in high school, and they were like sisters.
他目前在讀小學三年級。
他目前在读小学三年级。
He is currently in the third grade of primary school.
我曾在一本書上讀過這個故事。
我曾在一本书上读过这个故事。
I once read this story in a book.
你想讀哪個學校?
你想读哪个学校?
Which school do you want to attend?
你喜歡讀哪些書?
你喜欢读哪些书?
Which books do you like to read?

Usage Notes

Can mean reading aloud, reading silently, or studying a subject.

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