verb phrase HSK 1
Traditional 買書
to buy books · to purchase books
Meaning
买书 is a common verb-object phrase meaning 'to buy books.' It combines the verb 买 (to buy) with the noun 书 (book). This is one of the most basic phrases learners encounter when studying shopping vocabulary and is used in everyday conversation when discussing acquiring books, whether at bookstores, online, or secondhand.
Usage
This phrase is used in casual conversation and formal contexts alike. Native speakers commonly use it when talking about shopping trips, school supplies, or personal reading habits. It can be modified with measure words and adjectives, such as 买一本书 (buy one book) or 买新书 (buy new books). The phrase naturally extends to online shopping contexts as well.
Examples
- 01我想去书店买书。.I want to go to the bookstore to buy books.
- 02她喜欢在网上买书，因为比较便宜。, .She likes to buy books online because it's relatively cheaper.
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Common collocations
- 买书花钱to spend money buying books
- 去书店买书to go to the bookstore to buy books
- 网上买书to buy books online