书

書

shū

noun HSK 1 #464

Measure Word

一本书 běn

Meanings

1 book
2 letter
3 document

Characters

book; to write; letter

Examples

这本书很好看。

Zhè běn shū hěn hǎokàn.

This book is really good.

我喜欢看书。

Wǒ xǐhuan kàn shū.

I like reading books.

Tips

culture

书法 (shūfǎ, calligraphy) literally means 'the method of writing.' It is considered one of the highest forms of art in Chinese culture.

history

The traditional character 書 shows a hand (聿) holding a brush to write on a surface, capturing the essence of its meaning.

Stroke Order

书 shū