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

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Example sentences

我喜歡在圖書館讀小說。
我喜欢在图书馆读小说。
I like reading novels in the library.
他讀了一萬多本書。
He has read over ten thousand books.
這個字怎麼讀?
How do you read this character?
他在北京讀大學。
He studies at a university in Beijing.
他喜歡一邊喝咖啡,一邊讀書。
He likes to drink coffee while reading a book.

Usage Notes

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

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