书 (shū) — book
HSK 1 | noun | book
书 (shū)
A noun meaning book. It is a core vocabulary word that appears in many important compound words related to education, reading, and learning.
Meanings
- [noun] Book, written work.
- [noun] (In compounds) Writing, calligraphy.
Example Sentences
我每天都看书。 Wǒ měitiān dōu kàn shū. I read books every day.
这本书非常有意思。 Zhè běn shū fēicháng yǒu yìsi. This book is very interesting.
图书馆有很多书。 Túshūguǎn yǒu hěn duō shū. The library has many books.
你在看什么书？ Nǐ zài kàn shénme shū? What book are you reading?
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 看书 (kàn shū) | read a book |
| 课本 (kèběn) | textbook |
| 图书馆 (túshūguǎn) | library |
| 书店 (shūdiàn) | bookstore |
| 这本书 (zhè běn shū) | this book (note: 本 is the measure word) |
| 汉语书 (Hànyǔ shū) | Chinese language book |
Memory Hook
The measure word for books is 本 (běn). You always say 一本书 (one book), not 一个书. Remembering 本 with 书 from the start will save you from a common mistake.