图书
When you are learning Chinese, you will quickly learn the word for book, which is 书 (shū). It is a very common word, and one that you will use a lot. But you might also hear the word 图书 (túshū), which also means book. So, what is the difference?
You can use 书 (shū) for any book. For example, you can say 这本书 (zhè běn shū) for "this book". But 图书 (túshū) is a more formal word. It is often used in official contexts, like in a library. For example, a library is called a 图书馆 (túshūguǎn), not a 书馆 (shūguǎn).
When you're talking about "books" in Chinese, you might encounter two common words: 书 (shū) and 图书 (túshū). While both relate to books, they're not always interchangeable.
书 (shū) is the more general term and can refer to any book, whether it's a novel, a textbook, or a picture book. It's like the English word "book."
图书 (túshū), on the other hand, often implies a collection of books, or books in a more formal or institutional context. You'll frequently see 图书 (túshū) used in compounds like 图书馆 (túshūguǎn) which means "library," or 图书管理员 (túshū guǎnlǐyuán) for "librarian."
So, if you're saying "I like reading books," you'd typically use 书 (shū): 我喜欢看书 (Wǒ xǐhuān kàn shū). But if you're talking about a book fair or a book collection, 图书 (túshū) might be more appropriate.
When you're talking about "books" in Chinese, you might encounter two common words: 书 (shū) and 图书 (túshū). While both relate to books, they are not always interchangeable. 书 (shū) is the general, everyday word for a single book or books in a more casual sense, like "I'm reading a book" (我在看一本书).
However, 图书 (túshū) often refers to books in a more formal or collective sense, particularly when discussing collections of books, a library, or book-related institutions. You'll frequently see 图书 (túshū) in compounds like 图书馆 (túshūguǎn) which means "library," or 图书管理员 (túshū guǎnlǐyuán) for "librarian." So, if you're talking about checking out books from a library, 图书 (túshū) is the more appropriate choice.
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
Okay, so you've learned that 图书 (túshū) means 'books', often in a more formal sense or as part of a compound. But where does it actually show up in real Chinese conversations and texts? Let's break it down.
§ At School and in Academia
This is probably one of the most common places you'll encounter 图书. Think about all things related to libraries, publishing, and academic materials. You'll hear it a lot in university settings or when discussing educational resources.
- DEFINITION
- 图书馆 (túshūguǎn) - library. This is perhaps the most frequent compound you'll see. It's a direct and common way to refer to a place where books are kept.
我去图书馆借书。
I go to the library to borrow books. (Wǒ qù túshūguǎn jiè shū.)
大学的图书很多。
The university's books (collection) are extensive. (Dàxué de túshū hěn duō.)
- DEFINITION
- 图书管理员 (túshū guǎnlǐ yuán) - librarian. Pretty straightforward, right? It literally means 'books managing staff'.
她是一名图书管理员。
She is a librarian. (Tā shì yī míng túshū guǎnlǐ yuán.)
§ In Business and Publishing
When discussing the book industry, publishing, or retail, 图书 is the go-to word. You'll see it in company names, department titles, or when talking about market trends.
- DEFINITION
- 图书市场 (túshū shìchǎng) - book market. This refers to the overall industry for selling books.
中国图书市场很大。
The Chinese book market is very big. (Zhōngguó túshū shìchǎng hěn dà.)
- DEFINITION
- 图书出版 (túshū chūbǎn) - book publishing. This refers to the act or industry of publishing books.
这家公司主要做图书出版。
This company mainly does book publishing. (Zhè jiā gōngsī zhǔyào zuò túshū chūbǎn.)
§ In News and Formal Contexts
When news outlets or official reports discuss books, literature, or library initiatives, they will very often use 图书 to sound more formal and comprehensive.
- When reporting on cultural events, like book fairs or reading promotions: 图书展览 (túshū zhǎnlǎn - book exhibition)
- In government policies related to education or cultural development: 推广全民阅读图书 (tuīguǎng quánmín yuèdú túshū - promote nationwide reading of books)
每年都有国际图书博览会。
There is an international book fair every year. (Měinián dōu yǒu guójì túshū bólǎnhuì.)
حقيقة ممتعة
The character 书 (shū) originally depicted a hand holding a writing brush, illustrating its connection to writing and books.
قواعد يجب معرفتها
图书 is a formal term for books, often used in written contexts or in compounds. For general spoken use, you'll more often hear 书 (shū).
图书馆 (tú shū guǎn) - library (literally 'books hall'). 这本书很好看。(Zhè běn shū hěn hǎo kàn.) - This book is very good to read.
When counting books, you'll use measure words. The most common measure word for books is 本 (běn).
一本图书 (yī běn tú shū) - one book (formal). 三本书 (sān běn shū) - three books.
图书 can refer to books in a general sense, like 'the books available for loan'.
图书馆有很多图书。(Tú shū guǎn yǒu hěn duō tú shū.) - The library has many books.
It's often seen in phrases describing collections or types of books, such as 'children's books' or 'ancient books'.
儿童图书 (ér tóng tú shū) - children's books. 古典图书 (gǔ diǎn tú shū) - classical books.
Do not confuse 图书 (tú shū) with 图画 (tú huà), which means 'picture' or 'drawing'.
这本书里有很多图画。(Zhè běn shū lǐ yǒu hěn duō tú huà.) - There are many pictures in this book.
أمثلة حسب المستوى
这本书很有趣。
This book is very interesting.
Use '这' (zhè) for 'this'.
我喜欢看书。
I like to read books.
The verb '看' (kàn) means 'to read' or 'to look'.
图书馆有很多书。
The library has many books.
'很多' (hěn duō) means 'many' or 'a lot'.
他买了一本书。
He bought a book.
'买' (mǎi) means 'to buy'. '本' (běn) is a measure word for books.
你的书在哪里？
Where is your book?
'哪里' (nǎlǐ) means 'where'.
这是我的书。
This is my book.
'的' (de) indicates possession.
她不喜欢这本书。
She doesn't like this book.
'不' (bù) is used to negate verbs.
我们可以一起看书。
We can read books together.
'一起' (yīqǐ) means 'together'.
我喜欢读图书。
I like to read books.
图书馆有很多图书。
The library has many books.
这是一本很好的图书。
This is a very good book.
他正在看一本图书。
He is currently reading a book.
请把图书放在桌子上。
Please put the books on the table.
这本书店有很多新图书。
This bookstore has many new books.
我们一起去买图书吧。
Let's go buy books together.
她送给我一本有趣的图书。
She gave me an interesting book.
这本书我已经读完了。
This book I already finished reading.
Emphasis on 'already finished' using 了.
图书馆里有很多图书。
Library inside has many books.
A common compound '图书馆' (library) using '图书'.
请把这些图书放到书架上。
Please put these books onto the bookshelf.
Using '把' structure to indicate handling the objects.
他喜欢阅读各种类型的图书。
He likes reading various types of books.
'各种类型' means 'various types'.
这部小说被改编成了电影。
This novel was adapted into a movie.
'被' structure indicates passive voice.
出版社每年出版大量新图书。
Publishing house every year publishes large amount of new books.
'大量' means 'large amount'.
儿童图书通常色彩鲜艳，内容有趣。
Children's books usually colors bright, content interesting.
'色彩鲜艳' means 'brightly colored'.
我正在寻找一本关于中国历史的图书。
I am looking for a book about Chinese history.
'关于...的' means 'about...'
这本书我已经读完了，现在可以去图书馆借阅更多图书了。
I have finished reading this book, now I can go to the library to borrow more books.
大学图书馆里有各种专业的图书，方便学生查阅。
The university library has various professional books for students to consult.
这家书店的图书种类非常丰富，从小说到学术著作应有尽有。
This bookstore has a rich variety of books, from novels to academic works.
我喜欢在网上购买图书，因为通常会有折扣。
I like to buy books online because there are usually discounts.
为了准备考试，他每天都花大量时间阅读参考图书。
To prepare for the exam, he spends a lot of time every day reading reference books.
儿童图书通常色彩鲜艳，内容有趣，能吸引小读者。
Children's books are usually brightly colored and interesting, which can attract young readers.
这部纪录片详细介绍了古代图书的制作过程和保存方法。
This documentary details the ancient bookmaking process and preservation methods.
数字图书的普及使得人们可以随时随地阅读，非常方便。
The popularity of digital books allows people to read anytime, anywhere, which is very convenient.
这座城市的公共图书馆藏书量巨大，涵盖了各种主题的图书，是知识的海洋。
This city's public library has a huge collection of books, covering various topics, it's an ocean of knowledge.
藏书量 (cángshūliàng) - collection size; 涵盖 (hánggài) - cover; 知识的海洋 (zhīshì de hǎiyáng) - ocean of knowledge.
随着科技的发展，电子图书越来越受到年轻人的青睐，携带方便，查阅快捷。
With the development of technology, e-books are increasingly favored by young people, easy to carry and quick to access.
随着…的发展 (suízhe...de fāzhǎn) - with the development of...; 受到...青睐 (shòudào...qīnglài) - favored by...; 携带 (xiédài) - carry; 查阅 (cháyuè) - look up/access.
他毕生致力于编纂一套百科全书式的图书，希望能将人类的智慧结晶汇集起来。
He dedicated his life to compiling an encyclopedic set of books, hoping to gather the crystallization of human wisdom.
毕生 (bìshēng) - lifelong; 致力于 (zhìlìyú) - dedicated to; 编纂 (biānzuǎn) - compile; 百科全书式 (bǎikēquánshūshì) - encyclopedic; 智慧结晶 (zhìhuì jiéjīng) - crystallization of wisdom; 汇集 (huìjí) - gather.
这家出版社每年都会出版大量精品图书，广受读者好评。
This publishing house publishes a large number of high-quality books every year, widely praised by readers.
出版社 (chūbǎnshè) - publishing house; 精品图书 (jīngpǐn túshū) - high-quality books; 广受 (guǎngshòu) - widely receive; 好评 (hǎopíng) - good reviews.
为了培养孩子的阅读兴趣，家长们常常会购买各种有趣的儿童图书。
In order to cultivate children's reading interest, parents often buy various interesting children's books.
培养 (péiyǎng) - cultivate; 阅读兴趣 (yuèdú xìngqù) - reading interest; 购买 (gòumǎi) - buy; 儿童图书 (értóng túshū) - children's books.
他是一个书痴，家里堆满了各式各样的图书，从古籍到现代小说应有尽有。
He is a bookworm, his home is piled with all kinds of books, from ancient texts to modern novels, everything.
书痴 (shūchī) - bookworm; 堆满 (duīmǎn) - piled up; 各式各样 (gèshìgèyàng) - all kinds; 古籍 (gǔjí) - ancient texts; 应有尽有 (yīngyǒujìnyǒu) - have everything that one expects to find.
在数字化时代，如何保护传统图书的地位和价值，是一个值得深思的问题。
In the digital age, how to protect the status and value of traditional books is a question worth deep thought.
数字化时代 (shùzìhuà shídài) - digital age; 保护 (bǎohù) - protect; 地位 (dìwèi) - status; 价值 (jiàzhí) - value; 值得深思 (zhídé shēnsī) - worth deep thought.
学校图书馆定期更新图书资源，以满足师生们日益增长的学习需求。
The school library regularly updates its book resources to meet the growing learning needs of teachers and students.
定期 (dìngqī) - regularly; 更新 (gēngxīn) - update; 资源 (zīyuán) - resources; 满足 (mǎnzú) - satisfy; 日益增长 (rìyì zēngzhǎng) - growing day by day; 学习需求 (xuěxí xūqiú) - learning needs.
يُخلط عادةً مع
This is a common compound using '图书', meaning 'library'. Here, '图书' clearly refers to a collection of books.
This means 'librarian', another compound highlighting the 'books' aspect of a library.
While '借书' means 'to borrow books', '图书' can be implicitly understood as the object of borrowing in a library setting, emphasizing its collective nature.
سهل الخلط
Often confused with individual books because it's a common measure word for books, but it also has other meanings.
本 is a measure word for books, magazines, notebooks, etc. It can also mean 'root', 'origin', or 'capital'. It doesn't mean 'books' directly, but rather 'one book' when paired with a number.
一本书 (yī běn shū) - one book; 这本书 (zhè běn shū) - this book
Often used interchangeably with '图书' but has a broader meaning.
书 is the general term for 'book' or 'writing'. It can refer to any kind of book, including textbooks, novels, or even a letter. '图书' is more specific and often refers to published books in a collection or library context.
读一本书 (dú yī běn shū) - read a book; 写书 (xiě shū) - write a book
Both refer to things you read, leading to confusion with '图书'.
'读物' means 'reading material' or 'publications'. It's a broader category than '图书' and can include newspapers, magazines, and other printed matter, not just books.
儿童读物 (értóng dúwù) - children's reading materials; 有趣的读物 (yǒuqù de dúwù) - interesting reading materials
Both relate to written materials, but '文献' is more formal and specific.
'文献' means 'document', 'literature', or 'archive'. It typically refers to academic or historical written records, research papers, or important official documents, not general books.
查阅文献 (cháyuè wénxiàn) - consult documents/literature; 历史文献 (lìshǐ wénxiàn) - historical documents
Very similar to '图书' and often used in similar contexts.
'书籍' also means 'books' and is often used in a collective sense, similar to '图书'. The distinction is subtle, but '图书' can emphasize the collection or public nature of books (e.g., library books), while '书籍' is a more general plural for books.
大量书籍 (dàliàng shūjí) - a large number of books; 旧书籍 (jiù shūjí) - old books
كيفية الاستخدام
图书 (túshū) is a formal term for books. While it can refer to books in general, it's often used in compound words or more formal contexts. For everyday use, especially when talking about a specific book or books you own, you'd typically use 书 (shū). Think of it like the difference between 'literature' or 'publications' and 'book' in English.
A common mistake is using 图书 when 书 is more appropriate. For example, to say 'I like reading books,' you would say 我喜欢看书 (Wǒ xǐhuān kàn shū), not 我喜欢看图书. However, if you're talking about a library, then 图书馆 (túshūguǎn – literally 'book collection hall') is correct.
نصائح
Basic Meaning
图书 (túshū) literally means 'pictures and books' but it's a general term for books.
Formal Context
While you can use 书 (shū) for 'book' in everyday conversation, 图书 often appears in more formal contexts or when referring to a collection of books, like in a library.
Common Compound
A very common compound is 图书馆 (túshūguǎn), which means library. The character 馆 (guǎn) means 'building' or 'hall'.
Distinction from '书'
Think of 书 as the singular, everyday 'book' (e.g., 这本书 – this book), and 图书 as 'books' in a more general or collective sense, especially when part of a larger concept like a bookstore or library.
Usage with Quantifiers
When you're talking about individual books, you'll still use quantifiers with 书, e.g., 一本书 (yī běn shū) – one book. 图书 generally doesn't take individual quantifiers in the same way.
Examples: Library
我去图书馆借书。 (Wǒ qù túshūguǎn jiè shū.) – I go to the library to borrow books.
Examples: Bookstore
这家图书店有很多新书。 (Zhè jiā túshūdiàn yǒu hěn duō xīn shū.) – This bookstore has many new books.
Examples: Publishing
图书出版 (túshū chūbǎn) means book publishing.
Memorization Tip
Associate 图书 with larger entities like 'library' (图书馆) or 'book fair' (图书交易会) to help remember its more general, collective meaning for books.
Don't Overuse
While useful, don't replace 书 (shū) with 图书 (túshū) in every context. If you just mean 'a book' or 'books in general' without the formal or compound implication, 书 is often more natural and common.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Imagine a 'two-shoe' library. 'Two-shoe' sounds a bit like 'túshū' (图书). Think of many shoes lining up like books on a shelf in a library.
ربط بصري
Picture a giant, ornate book with '图' (tú - picture) on one side and '书' (shū - book) on the other. Or, visualize a library shelf packed with many books. You can almost see the 'pictures' (图) on their covers and the 'writings' (书) within them.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Translate these sentences: 1. 我喜欢去图书馆看图书。(Wǒ xǐhuān qù túshūguǎn kàn túshū.) - I like to go to the library to read books. 2. 这家店有很多好看的图书。(Zhè jiā diàn yǒu hěnduō hǎokàn de túshū.) - This store has many good-looking books. 3. 图书馆里有很多不同种类的图书。(Túshūguǎn lǐ yǒu hěnduō bùtóng zhǒnglèi de túshū.) - There are many different kinds of books in the library.
أصل الكلمة
Simplified Chinese characters
المعنى الأصلي: 图书 (túshū) is a compound word formed from two characters: 图 (tú) meaning 'picture' or 'diagram,' and 书 (shū) meaning 'book' or 'writing.'
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Chineseالسياق الثقافي
The term “图书” (túshū) is commonly used in formal contexts and in compound words related to books, such as “图书馆” (túshūguǎn), which means 'library.' While it can refer to books in general, “书” (shū) is the more common and general term for 'book' in everyday conversation. Understanding this distinction helps learners use the appropriate word in different situations.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
When talking about a library (图书馆 túshūguǎn).
- 我去图书馆借书。
- I go to the library to borrow books.
- 图书馆里有很多图书。
- There are many books in the library.
Referring to a bookstore (书店 shūdiàn) as a place that sells books.
- 这家书店有很多新的图书。
- This bookstore has many new books.
- 我喜欢在书店看图书。
- I like to read books at the bookstore.
Discussing book fairs or book exhibitions (书展 shūzhǎn).
- 我去了昨天的书展，看到了很多有趣的图书。
- I went to yesterday's book fair and saw many interesting books.
- 书展上有很多打折的图书。
- There are many discounted books at the book fair.
When talking about a collection of books, often in a more formal sense than just '书' (shū).
- 这些图书是历史方面的。
- These books are about history.
- 他收藏了很多珍贵的图书。
- He collects many precious books.
Referring to books as a general category of reading material, especially when contrasting with other media.
- 我喜欢读纸质图书，不喜欢电子书。
- I like to read physical books, not e-books.
- 教育图书对学生很有帮助。
- Educational books are very helpful for students.
بدايات محادثة
"你最近去了图书馆吗？借了什么图书？"
"你喜欢去书店看图书还是网上买图书？"
"你觉得电子图书和纸质图书哪个更好？为什么？"
"你家附近有图书馆吗？你经常去吗？"
"你有没有推荐的图书？"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
描述一次你去图书馆或书店的经历，你看到了什么图书？
你最喜欢的一本图书是什么？为什么？
你认为图书在你的生活中扮演着怎样的角色？
如果可以设计一本图书，你会设计什么主题的？
你更倾向于阅读小说、非小说、杂志还是其他类型的图书？
اختبر نفسك 72 أسئلة
Write a short sentence saying 'I like to read books.'
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我喜欢看书。
Translate 'This is my book.' into Chinese.
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这是我的书。
Write a sentence asking 'Do you have books?'
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你有书吗？
Based on the passage, where does '我' (I) like to read books?
Read this passage:
我有很多书。我喜欢在图书馆看书。你喜欢看书吗？
Based on the passage, where does '我' (I) like to read books?
The passage says '我喜欢在图书馆看书。' which means 'I like to read books in the library.'
The passage says '我喜欢在图书馆看书。' which means 'I like to read books in the library.'
What does the passage say about '那' (that)?
Read this passage:
这是我的书。那不是我的书。
What does the passage say about '那' (that)?
The passage states '那不是我的书。' meaning 'That is not my book.'
The passage states '那不是我的书。' meaning 'That is not my book.'
What does the teacher do every day?
Read this passage:
老师有很多书。他每天都看书。
What does the teacher do every day?
The passage says '他每天都看书。' which means 'He reads books every day.'
The passage says '他每天都看书。' which means 'He reads books every day.'
This means 'This is my book.' The word order in Chinese is typically Subject-Verb-Object.
This means 'I have many books.' '很' (hěn) means 'very' and often functions as an intensifier.
This means 'She likes to read books.' '看' (kàn) means 'to look' or 'to read'.
I go to the library to borrow books.
I like to read all kinds of books.
This is a very good book.
Read this aloud:
图书馆有很多图书。
Focus: tú shū guǎn hěn duō tú shū
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
我买了一本新图书。
Focus: wǒ mǎi le yī běn xīn tú shū
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
你喜欢读什么图书？
Focus: nǐ xǐ huān dú shén me tú shū
قلت:
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Write a short sentence about going to a place where there are many books.
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我喜欢去图书馆看书。(I like to go to the library to read books.)
Write a sentence saying you want to buy some books.
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我想买几本图书。(I want to buy a few books.)
Describe what you would do if you needed to find a specific book.
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我会去书店找那本图书。(I would go to the bookstore to find that book.)
小明周末去哪里？
Read this passage:
小明喜欢读书。他每个周末都去图书馆。图书馆里有很多图书，有中文的，也有英文的。
小明周末去哪里？
文章中提到 '他每个周末都去图书馆'。
文章中提到 '他每个周末都去图书馆'。
这段话主要说了什么？
Read this passage:
这本书很有趣。它讲了一个关于友谊的故事。我喜欢读各种各样的图书。
这段话主要说了什么？
文章中提到 '它讲了一个关于友谊的故事'。
文章中提到 '它讲了一个关于友谊的故事'。
他家里有什么？
Read this passage:
我的家里有很多图书，有些是小说，有些是学习的书。我每天都会读一会儿。
他家里有什么？
文章中提到 '我的家里有很多图书'。
文章中提到 '我的家里有很多图书'。
You are at a bookstore. Write a short message (3-4 sentences) to a friend telling them you are buying a new book and asking if they want to join you. Use '图书' in your message.
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我现在在书店，想买一本新图书。你要不要一起来？有很多好书可以选择。
Describe your favorite type of book (e.g., fiction, history, science) in 2-3 sentences. Explain why you like it, using '图书' at least once.
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我最喜欢历史图书，因为它们能让我了解过去发生的事情。阅读历史图书让我学到很多新知识。
Imagine you are recommending a book to a classmate. Write a short recommendation (3-4 sentences), including the book's genre and why you think they would like it. Use '图书' in your recommendation.
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我向你推荐这本小说图书，故事非常有趣。我相信你会喜欢它的情节和人物。
小明为什么喜欢去图书馆？
Read this passage:
小明很喜欢去图书馆。他每个周末都会借一些新的图书回家看。他觉得阅读图书可以帮助他学习新知识。
小明为什么喜欢去图书馆？
文章中提到“他每个周末都会借一些新的图书回家看”，所以他喜欢借图书。
文章中提到“他每个周末都会借一些新的图书回家看”，所以他喜欢借图书。
小红为什么买儿童图书？
Read this passage:
我的朋友小红最近买了很多儿童图书，因为她想给她的孩子讲故事。她认为阅读图书对孩子的成长很重要。
小红为什么买儿童图书？
文章中明确指出“她想给她的孩子讲故事”，所以她买了儿童图书。
文章中明确指出“她想给她的孩子讲故事”，所以她买了儿童图书。
图书管理员希望学生们怎么做？
Read this passage:
学校的图书管理员很忙，每天都要整理很多图书。她希望学生们能爱护图书，不要损坏它们。
图书管理员希望学生们怎么做？
文章中提到“她希望学生们能爱护图书，不要损坏它们”，所以她希望学生们爱护图书。
文章中提到“她希望学生们能爱护图书，不要损坏它们”，所以她希望学生们爱护图书。
她喜欢在周末去_______馆看书。
图书 (túshū) means 'books'. In this context, it forms '图书馆' (túshūguǎn) which means library.
这家书店的_______种类非常齐全，你可以找到任何你想读的书。
图书 (túshū) refers to books, which fits the context of a bookstore having a wide variety of them.
我们学校的_______管理员对所有借阅者都很友好。
图书 (túshū) combines with '管理员' (guǎnlǐyuán) to form '图书管理员' (túshū guǎnlǐyuán), meaning librarian.
图书馆是一个可以买到很多衣服的地方。
图书馆 (túshūguǎn) is a library, a place for reading and borrowing books, not for buying clothes.
“图书”这个词通常可以用来指代各种类型的书籍。
“图书” (túshū) is a general term for books, encompassing various genres and types.
如果你想查阅历史文献，你应该去超市的图书区。
历史文献 (lìshǐ wénxiàn) or historical documents would typically be found in a library or archive, not a supermarket's book section.
Who wrote this book?
There are many different kinds of books in the library.
I like to read history books on the weekends.
Read this aloud:
你去过当地的图书馆吗？
Focus: qu guo dang di de tu shu guan
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Read this aloud:
你最喜欢读什么类型的图书？
Focus: zui xi huan du shen me lei xing
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Read this aloud:
这本书的故事情节很吸引人。
Focus: gu shi qing jie hen xi yin ren
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You are writing a review for a new library. Describe its selection of books and your overall impression. Use '图书' at least once.
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这个新图书馆的图书种类非常丰富，从小说到学术著作应有尽有。我对他们的图书选择感到非常满意，环境也很舒适。
Imagine you are discussing the future of physical books versus e-books. Write a short paragraph expressing your opinion, using '图书' appropriately.
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我认为实体图书和电子书将会在未来并存。尽管电子书方便快捷，但许多人仍然喜欢翻阅纸质图书的感觉和收藏价值。
You are recommending a book to a friend. Write a few sentences describing why you think they would like this '图书'.
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我强烈推荐你读这本图书。它的内容非常引人入胜，故事情节跌宕起伏，我相信你一定会喜欢。
根据短文，为什么阅读纸质图书仍然受到人们的青睐？
Read this passage:
现代社会，人们获取信息的途径多种多样。虽然互联网提供了海量信息，但许多人仍然认为阅读纸质图书是深入学习和思考的有效方式。图书馆作为图书的集散地，依然扮演着重要的角色。
根据短文，为什么阅读纸质图书仍然受到人们的青睐？
短文明确提到“许多人仍然认为阅读纸质图书是深入学习和思考的有效方式”。
短文明确提到“许多人仍然认为阅读纸质图书是深入学习和思考的有效方式”。
以下哪项是关于图书市场的正确描述？
Read this passage:
随着科技的发展，电子图书越来越普及。然而，传统的纸质图书并没有被完全取代。很多读者仍然享受墨香和翻页的感觉，认为这是一种独特的阅读体验。因此，图书市场呈现出多元化的发展趋势。
以下哪项是关于图书市场的正确描述？
文章提到“图书市场呈现出多元化的发展趋势”，说明电子书和纸质书并存。
文章提到“图书市场呈现出多元化的发展趋势”，说明电子书和纸质书并存。
举办图书展览和读书分享会的目的是什么？
Read this passage:
为了促进全民阅读，很多城市都会举办图书展览和读书分享会。这些活动不仅能让市民接触到更多不同类型的图书，还能提供一个交流思想、分享阅读乐趣的平台。图书馆也在积极创新服务模式，吸引更多读者。
举办图书展览和读书分享会的目的是什么？
文章中提到“这些活动不仅能让市民接触到更多不同类型的图书，还能提供一个交流思想、分享阅读乐趣的平台”。
文章中提到“这些活动不仅能让市民接触到更多不同类型的图书，还能提供一个交流思想、分享阅读乐趣的平台”。
The library introduced a batch of the latest e-books.
The collection of books in this library is very rich.
Publishing houses publish a large number of new books every year.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 他喜欢阅读各种类型的___。
The sentence is about reading, and '图书' (books) is the most suitable choice. '图画' means pictures, '图案' means patterns, and '图表' means charts.
Which of the following phrases correctly uses '图书'?
'图书馆', '图书室', and '图书管理员' are all common and correct compounds using '图书'.
Which sentence implies 'books' in a broader sense of published materials, including academic or research works?
While '书' (shū) generally means book, '图书' (túshū) often appears in contexts related to publishing, libraries, or collections, implying a more formal or comprehensive sense of published materials. The sentence about the publishing house uses '图书' in this broader sense.
'图书' can always be directly replaced by '书' without changing the meaning or nuance of the sentence.
While often interchangeable in informal contexts, '图书' can carry a more formal or collective meaning than '书', especially in compounds like '图书馆' (library) or when referring to publications in general. They are not always direct replacements.
If someone says '我喜欢去图书馆借图书', they mean they like to borrow pictures from the library.
'图书馆' means library, and '图书' in this context refers to books or published materials, not '图画' (pictures). Therefore, they like to borrow books from the library.
In a formal setting, using '图书' instead of '书' might sound more appropriate when discussing a collection of literary works.
'图书' often carries a slightly more formal or academic connotation, making it suitable for discussing collections of literary works or publications in a formal setting, whereas '书' is more general.
Imagine you are an experienced librarian. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing the challenges and rewards of managing a large collection of rare books. Use the word "图书" at least once.
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管理一个庞大的稀有图书收藏既是挑战也是回报。我们需要仔细地保存这些珍贵的历史文献，确保它们不被损坏。看到读者们从这些古老的图书中获得知识和灵感，是最大的满足。这份工作不仅需要耐心，还需要对文化遗产的深厚热爱。
You are a university professor writing a recommendation for a student applying for a scholarship in library science. Highlight the student's passion for books and their potential contribution to the field. Use the word "图书" at least once.
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我非常荣幸能为[学生姓名]同学申请图书馆学奖学金提供推荐。他对图书有着非凡的热情，并在课程中展现出对信息管理和分类的深刻理解。我相信他有潜力在图书馆学领域做出杰出贡献，尤其是在数字化图书资源的整合方面。
You are writing a review for a new smart bookshelf system that helps organize and track your home library. Describe its features and benefits, specifically mentioning how it enhances the management of your personal "图书" collection.
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这款全新的智能书架系统彻底改变了我管理个人图书收藏的方式。它的智能识别功能可以自动分类和追踪每一本图书的位置，大大节省了我寻找特定书籍的时间。现在，我的所有图书都井然有序，而且我可以通过手机应用轻松查看我的完整收藏，体验非常便利。
根据这段文字，关于纸质图书的未来，人们普遍存在的两种主要观点是什么？
Read this passage:
随着电子阅读器的普及，纸质图书的未来一直是人们热议的话题。许多人担心，传统图书会逐渐被数字格式取代。然而，也有人认为，纸质图书的触感、气味和阅读体验是电子书无法替代的。图书馆作为图书文化的中心，也正在积极探索新的服务模式，以适应时代的变化。
根据这段文字，关于纸质图书的未来，人们普遍存在的两种主要观点是什么？
文章中明确提到了“许多人担心，传统图书会逐渐被数字格式取代”和“然而，也有人认为，纸质图书的触感、气味和阅读体验是电子书无法替代的”。这分别对应了选项中的两种观点。
文章中明确提到了“许多人担心，传统图书会逐渐被数字格式取代”和“然而，也有人认为，纸质图书的触感、气味和阅读体验是电子书无法替代的”。这分别对应了选项中的两种观点。
根据这段文字，以下哪一项不是古代中国图书发展对社会产生的影响？
Read this passage:
在古代中国，图书的制作和传播对文化发展起到了至关重要的作用。从竹简到纸张，每一次技术的革新都极大地促进了知识的普及和思想的交流。例如，雕版印刷术的发明，使得大量书籍得以复制，文化遗产得以保存和传承。这不仅影响了当时的社会结构，也为后世留下了宝贵的精神财富。
根据这段文字，以下哪一项不是古代中国图书发展对社会产生的影响？
文章中提到图书的制作和传播“极大地促进了知识的普及和思想的交流”以及“文化遗产得以保存和传承”。选项C“导致了社会阶级的固化”与文章内容不符。
文章中提到图书的制作和传播“极大地促进了知识的普及和思想的交流”以及“文化遗产得以保存和传承”。选项C“导致了社会阶级的固化”与文章内容不符。
这段文字主要说明了现代图书馆的什么特点？
Read this passage:
现代图书馆已经不再是仅仅存放图书的场所。它们正在转型为社区的信息中心、学习中心和文化交流中心。除了传统的借阅服务，许多图书馆还提供数字资源访问、文化讲座、技能培训等多元化服务。这种转变反映了图书馆在数字时代对社会角色的重新定义和适应。
这段文字主要说明了现代图书馆的什么特点？
文章中提到“不再是仅仅存放图书的场所”，而是“转型为社区的信息中心、学习中心和文化交流中心”，并提供了“数字资源访问、文化讲座、技能培训等多元化服务”，这都表明了其功能多元化的特点。
文章中提到“不再是仅仅存放图书的场所”，而是“转型为社区的信息中心、学习中心和文化交流中心”，并提供了“数字资源访问、文化讲座、技能培训等多元化服务”，这都表明了其功能多元化的特点。
This sentence describes how various books are displayed in the library.
This sentence means 'These are valuable ancient books.' 古籍 (gǔjí) means ancient books or classics.
This sentence means 'Digitalization makes obtaining book materials more convenient.'
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Basic Meaning
图书 (túshū) literally means 'pictures and books' but it's a general term for books.
Formal Context
While you can use 书 (shū) for 'book' in everyday conversation, 图书 often appears in more formal contexts or when referring to a collection of books, like in a library.
Common Compound
A very common compound is 图书馆 (túshūguǎn), which means library. The character 馆 (guǎn) means 'building' or 'hall'.
Distinction from '书'
Think of 书 as the singular, everyday 'book' (e.g., 这本书 – this book), and 图书 as 'books' in a more general or collective sense, especially when part of a larger concept like a bookstore or library.
مثال
学校图书馆有很多图书。
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات academic
缺席
B1The state of being absent from a place or event where one is expected to be, such as a class, meeting, or ceremony.
抽象的
A2Abstract.
抽象地
B1In an abstract manner; conceptually.
艰深
B1Profound; abstruse; recondite.
学术性
A2Academic; scholarly; relating to education and scholarship.
学术化
B1Academic; characterized by formal study or research.
学术会议
A2Academic conference; a formal meeting for academic discussions.
学术交流
B1Exchange of ideas, information, and research among scholars.
学术期刊
B1A periodical publication containing scholarly articles.
教务处
A2Academic affairs office; department handling educational administration.
