书桌 – Shūzhuō
Text Translation Below
The following text translation breaks down each word individually so you can follow along with the audio or use it as a quick reference.
Phrase Dictionary
- Desk = 书桌 shūzhuō
- 书桌上有很多书。 (Shūzhuō shàng yǒu hěn duō shū.): There are many books on the desk.
- 书桌 (Shūzhuō): desk
- 书 (shū): book
- 桌 (zhuō): table, desk
- 上 (shàng): on, above
- 有 (yǒu): have, there is
- 很多 (hěn duō): many, a lot of
- 书 (shū): books
- 书桌 (Shūzhuō): desk
Phrases and Translations
- 书桌上有很多书。
- English: There are many books on the desk.
- Pinyin: Shūzhuō shàng yǒu hěn duō shū.
Words of interest
The difference between 桌子 (zhuōzi) and 书桌 (shūzhuō) in Mandarin Chinese lies in their specific usage and connotations:
- 桌子 (zhuōzi):
- This is a general term for “table.”
- It can refer to any table, regardless of its specific use or size, such as a dining table, a coffee table, or a side table.
- Example: 餐桌子 (cān zhuōzi) – dining table.
- 书桌 (shūzhuō):
- This term specifically refers to a “desk” or a “writing table.”
- It is typically used to denote a table designed for reading, writing, or working, often found in a study or office.
- Example: 我在书桌上写作业。(Wǒ zài shūzhuō shàng xiě zuòyè.) – I am doing my homework at the desk.
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