English–Chinese
“learn to read” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshí zì
Example
读故事书可以帮助孩子识字。dú gù shì shū ké yǐ bāng zhù hái zi shí zì
Reading storybooks can help children learn to read.
How to say “learn to read” in Chinese
“Learn to read” in Chinese is 识字 (shí zì).
Connect spoken language to the written world through a growing set of familiar characters.
Example sentences with 识字
很多成年人通过夜校也能学会识字。hěn duō chéng nián rén tōng guò yè xiào yě néng xué huì shí zì
Many adults can also learn to read through night school.
Tips for using 识字
- The word fits practical milestones such as recognizing the characters on signs, labels, and menus, so it applies to everyday literacy as well as classroom learning.