Meaning
读物 refers to any kind of material intended for reading, such as books, magazines, newspapers, or other written content. It's a general term that encompasses all forms of reading materials, often used when discussing what people read for education, entertainment, or information.
Usage
This word is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts when referring to reading materials collectively. It often appears with classifiers or adjectives that specify the type or target audience, such as 儿童读物 (children's reading material) or 课外读物 (extracurricular reading). Native speakers use it more frequently in written Chinese or in discussions about education and literacy.
Examples
- 01这家书店有很多适合青少年的读物。.This bookstore has many reading materials suitable for teenagers.
- 02老师推荐我们多看一些英文读物来提高阅读能力。.The teacher recommends that we read more English reading materials to improve our reading ability.
Characters
Measure words
- 本一本读物
- 种几种读物
- 类这类读物
Common collocations
- 儿童读物children's reading materials
- 课外读物extracurricular reading materials
- 通俗读物popular reading materials
- 精神读物spiritual/intellectual reading materials
Origin
The word combines 读 (to read) with 物 (thing/object), literally meaning 'things for reading' or 'reading things,' forming a straightforward compound noun.