念书

niàn shū

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1 item

to learn

To study or learn, broader than 念书 which specifically involves reading or attending school.

1 item

to read a book

Both mean to read or study, but 念书 is more colloquial and may imply reading aloud.

念书 often implies reading aloud or reciting, unlike 读书 which can simply mean to read silently or study.

In northern China, 念书 is used for studying in general, but may sound regional; 读书 is more standard.

1 shown

他在房间里念书。

He is reading aloud in his room.

AI-generated examples are marked with this icon.

to read

book