书 (Shū)

abbr. for 書經|书经[Shu1 jing1]

Etymology

Simplified form of 書. Phonosemantic compound. 聿 represents the meaning and 者 represents the sound. The simplified character 书 is derived from the cursive form of 書.

Components

Example sentences

  1. 读书。 — Read.
  2. 我教书。 — I teach.
  3. 这是书。 — This is a book.
  4. 读好书。 — Read good books.
  5. 合上书。 — Close the book.

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