读书

dúshū

to read; to study

verbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 1trad. 讀書
Dictionary entry

to read a book; to study; to attend school

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弟弟爱读书。

Dìdi ài dúshū.

English

My little brother loves reading.

她在学校读书。

Tā zài xuéxiào dúshū.

English

She studies at school.

Goes with

  • 爱读书love reading
  • 喜欢读书like reading
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