读书 (dú shū) — to read (a book); to study; to attend school
Definition
Use 读书 for 'to read (books)' or 'to study/attend school' as a casual everyday phrase. 看 is more general (look at/watch), 学习 focuses on learning, and 上学 means specifically going to school.
verb
to read (a book)to studyto attend school
Examples
- 。Wǒ dú le yì běn shū.I read a book.
- 读书。Wǒ míng tiān yào dú shū.I want to study tomorrow.
- 读书。Tā zài xué xiào dú shū.She studies at school.
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