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“bookshelf” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshū jià

Example

请把这些书放到书架上。qǐng bǎ zhè xiē shū fàng dào shū jià shàng

Please put these books on the bookshelf.

Illustration for 书架 (bookshelf)

How to say “bookshelf” in Chinese

“Bookshelf” in Chinese is 书架 (shū jià).

An open storage structure with several levels for arranging books.

Full entry for 书架: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 书架

请别把脏东西放在书架上。qǐng bié bǎ zàng dōng xī fàng zài shū jià shàng

Please don't put dirty things on the bookshelf.

Tips for using 书架

  • Because this object is normally discussed with position and movement, it provides a natural setting for learning how Chinese tracks an item's destination and location.

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