shū fáng
étude
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我在书房里看书。
Wǒ zài shūfáng lǐ kànshū.
I am reading a book in the study.
我的书房里有许多书。
Wǒ de shūfáng lǐ yǒu xǔduō shū.
There are many books in my study.
我喜欢在书房里学习。
Wǒ xǐhuān zài shūfáng lǐ xuéxí.
I like studying in the study.
书房 (shūfáng)
study
书斋 (shūzhāi)
study
客厅 (kètīng)
living room
卧室 (wòshì)
bedroom
The Chinese word 书房 (shūfáng) literally means "book room" and refers to a study or a room dedicated to reading and writing. It is composed of two characters: 书 (shū), meaning "book" or "literature," and 房 (fáng), meaning "room" or "house." The term 书房 has been used in Chinese culture for centuries to describe a private space for intellectual pursuits, such as studying, writing, and reading. Traditionally, 书房 were often found in the homes of scholars, officials, and wealthy families, and they were considered important places for self-cultivation and learning. In modern Chinese, 书房 can also refer to a library or a study room in a school or university.
