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March 24, 2026
书架(書架)shūjià(shu1jia4)
书架 (shūjià) refers to a bookshelf, a piece of furniture used for holding books. It is commonly found in homes, libraries, and offices, serving both practical and decorative purposes. The term is often used in contexts related to reading, studying, or organizing literature.
Strokes13Frequency#15787DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, organizing books on a 书架 reflects the value placed on education and knowledge. Many families take pride in their collections of literature, and a well-organized bookshelf is often seen as a sign of a cultured home.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant '书' (shū) with its pages flying open, creating a '架' (jià) that forms a sturdy shelf. Visualize this shelf filled with your favorite books, helping you remember that 书架 is where books are stored.
Meanings of 书架
shūjià(shu1jia4)
1bookshelf
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About 书架
书架Simplified
書架Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#15787Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant '书' (shū) with its pages flying open, creating a '架' (jià) that forms a sturdy shelf. Visualize this shelf filled with your favorite books, helping you remember that 书架 is where books are stored.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 书架 with other similar terms like 书柜 (shūguì), which means bookcase. In informal contexts, you might hear people just say '架' when referring to a bookshelf, but it's best to use the full term in formal writing. Remember to use the correct classifier 个 (gè) when quantifying it.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 书架 connects with other words related to furniture and home life, like 椅子 (yǐzi - chair) and 桌子 (zhuōzi - table). Focus on using it in sentences about your study or living environment to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, organizing books on a 书架 reflects the value placed on education and knowledge. Many families take pride in their collections of literature, and a well-organized bookshelf is often seen as a sign of a cultured home.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say '书的架' (shū de jià) instead of just 书架 (shūjià), which is unnecessary. The correct term already implies that it is a shelf for books.
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Grammar Patterns of 书架
书架 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
On the bookshelf, I placed some photos and souvenirs to add personality to the room.
Cultural Notes for 书架
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, organizing books on a 书架 reflects the value placed on education and knowledge. Many families take pride in their collections of literature, and a well-organized bookshelf is often seen as a sign of a cultured home.
Frequently Asked Questions about 书架
You would say '我有一个书架' (wǒ yǒu yīgè shūjià).
书架 (shūjià) specifically refers to a bookshelf, while 书柜 (shūguì) is a bookcase with doors, often used for storage.
While it primarily refers to bookshelves, it can also be used to describe shelves that hold other items.
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