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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