藏书 (cáng shū) — to collect books
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to collect books' as a hobby, with the implication of amassing a personal library over time. Often used as a noun-noun phrase (藏书 + 量/家) for a book collector or collection.
verb
to collect books
Examples
- 。Tā cáng le bù shǎo shū.He collected quite a few books.
- 。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù xǐ huan cáng shū.He has liked collecting books since childhood.
- 。Cáng shū shì tā de ài hào.Collecting books is his hobby.
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