noun HSK 3
Traditional 書架
bookshelf · bookcase
Meaning
书架 refers to a piece of furniture designed to hold and display books. It combines 书 (book) and 架 (frame/shelf), literally meaning 'book frame.' This is a common household item found in homes, libraries, and offices.
Usage
书架 is used in everyday conversation when talking about furniture or organizing books. It can refer to anything from a simple wall-mounted shelf to a large freestanding bookcase. Native speakers commonly use it when discussing home decor, studying spaces, or library facilities.
Examples
- 01我把新买的书放在书架上了。.I put the newly bought books on the bookshelf.
- 02他的书架上摆满了各种各样的书。.His bookshelf is filled with all kinds of books.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个书架
- 层三层书架
Common collocations
- 书架上on the bookshelf
- 放在书架上to put on the bookshelf
- 整理书架to organize the bookshelf
Origin
The word combines 书 (book) with 架 (frame/shelf structure), creating a transparent compound that literally describes its function as a structure for holding books.