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书籍
shū jí
books
我喜欢收集各种书籍。
I like to collect all kinds of books.
formal
Printed or written literary or artistic works bound together for reading.
图书馆里有很多珍贵的书籍。
There are many precious books in the library.
Refers to physical or digital collections of written content, not individual publications.
technical
A collection of written or printed pages, bound together to form a single unit.
这套书籍包含十本小说。
This set of books includes ten novels.
Often used in publishing contexts to describe a series or collection.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from '书' and '本'
'书' (shū) means 'book' in general, while '书籍' (shūjí) refers to a collection or set of books. '本' (běn) is a measure word for books, e.g., '一本书' (yī běn shū, 'one book').
Gold Rule
Usage in formal contexts
Use 书籍 when referring to a collection or formal publications. For individual books, use '书' or '书本'.
Word Origin
Composed of 书 (shū, 'book') and 籍 (jí, 'record' or 'register'), originally meaning 'official records' or 'documents'. Evolved to mean 'books' in general usage.
Usage Notes
书籍 is a formal term for books, often used in academic, literary, or professional contexts. It emphasizes the collection or bound nature rather than individual items.
Word Breakdown
书
book
root籍
record or register
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