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

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Handwriting

讀書
讀
書
读书
读
书

Example sentences

He is quietly reading a book in his room.
我有時去圖書館讀書。
我有时去图书馆读书。
I sometimes go to the library to study.
除了讀書以外,他還喜歡運動。
除了读书以外,他还喜欢运动。
Besides studying, he also likes sports.
我們班上的讀書風氣非常良好。
我们班上的读书风气非常良好。
The study atmosphere in our class is very good.
我們在圖書館裡安靜地讀書。
我们在图书馆里安静地读书。
We are reading books quietly in the library.
讀書和旅行都能開闊我們的眼界。
读书和旅行都能开阔我们的眼界。
Reading and traveling can both broaden our horizons.
老師誇獎他讀書很用心。
老师夸奖他读书很用心。
The teacher praised him for being very diligent in his studies.
教室裏傳來了響亮的讀書聲。
教室里传来了响亮的读书声。
The sound of reading came loud and clear from the classroom.
王冕小時候在村裡的學堂讀書。
王冕小时候在村里的学堂读书。
Wang Mian studied in the village school when he was a child.
讀書要專心,才會有好成績。
读书要专心,才会有好成绩。
You must concentrate when studying to get good grades.

Usage Notes

Can refer to the physical act of reading or the general pursuit of education.

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