HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
书 — book
- Reading
- shū
- Meaning
- book
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
书 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shū and it means book. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
书 appears in everyday chinese words such as 书 (book), 书店 (bookstore) and 读书 (to read, to study).
Chinese words containing 书
Frequently asked questions
What does 书 mean in Chinese?
书 means book in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 书 read?
书 is read shū. Reading it inside real words — 书 and 书店 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 书 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 书 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 书 in a word?
A common word containing 书 is 书 (shū) — "book". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 书 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 书 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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