经书 (jīngshū): classic texts (Confucian)

Measure Word

一部经书 bù

Meanings

1 classic texts (Confucian)
2 scriptures
3 sutras

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

古代读书人从小就要背经书。

Gǔdài dúshūrén cóngxiǎo jiùyào bèi jīngshū.

In ancient times, scholars had to memorize the classics from a young age.

HSK 4

这部经书有上千年的历史。

Zhèbù jīngshū yǒu shàngqiān nián de lìshǐ.

This scripture has a history of over a thousand years.

HSK 7-9

寺里的和尚正在念经书。

Sì lǐ de héshàng zhèngzài niàn jīngshū.

The monks in the temple are chanting sutras.

Tips

culture

In Confucian context, 经书 refers to the 五经 (Five Classics): 《诗》《书》《礼》《易》《春秋》. In Buddhist/Daoist context, it means sutras or scriptures.

Stroke Order

经 jīng

书 shū

Related Words

经典 jīngdiǎn HSK 4 #2,927

classic; classical work / classic (adjective); iconic; timeless

经 jīng HSK 7-9 #2,317

classics; scriptures / to pass through; to experience / to manage; constant

经学 jīngxué

study of the Confucian classics / Classical Studies

经受 jīngshòu HSK 7-9 #6,449

to undergo / to endure / to withstand

经营 jīngyíng HSK 3 #3,228

to operate; to run (a business) / to manage; to engage in

经纪人 jīngjìrén #2,715

agent / broker / manager

经济 jīngjì HSK 3 #2,625

economy / economic; financial

经验 jīngyàn HSK 3 #1,793

experience (knowledge gained) / practical knowledge

经理 jīnglǐ HSK 2 #1,560

manager; director

经过 jīngguò HSK 2 #1,267

to pass through; to go by / process; course