Chinese
shīshū
Meaning: books; classics; literature
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

飽讀詩書能開闊一個人的眼界。
饱读诗书能开阔一个人的眼界。
Reading extensively can broaden one's horizons.
他自幼飽讀詩書,舉手投足間充滿了文人的氣息。
He has been well-read since childhood, and his every gesture exudes the aura of a scholar.
他飽讀詩書,是一位真正的學者。
He has read extensively and is a true scholar.

Usage Notes

Originally referred to the Book of Odes and the Book of Documents, now refers to books in general.

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