Definition
书籍 (shū jí) is a formal, collective noun for 'books' in general, often used in writing and formal contexts. It is broader than 图书 (tú shū), which refers to books as a collection (especially in a library), and more general than 著作 (zhù zuò), which emphasizes authored literary works. For ancient books, use 古籍 (gǔ jí).
noun
booksworks
Easily confused
- 书记shū jìsound-alike(noun) secretary of a Communist Party branch; chief official of a party organization
Examples
- 书籍。Yuèdú shū jí kěyǐ kāikuò yǎnjiè.Reading books can broaden one's horizons.
- 书籍。Tā shōucáng le hěn duō guānyú lìshǐ de shū jí.He has collected many books about history.
- 书籍。Zhèxiē shū jí dōu shì jīngdiǎn zhùzuò.These books are all classic works.
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