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读 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
comma; phrase marked by pause
to read out; to read aloud; to read; to attend (school)
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to read a book
reader
to read
pronunciation
to decipher
to go to school
to read aloud
reading material
to major
to read out loud to an audience
to be studying
to read out loud
Notice where 读 sits in each complete thought.
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Source: Tatoeba #818942 · CC BY 2.0 FRThey are reading her book.
Source: Tatoeba #1783783 · CC BY 2.0 FRI really need to read all this.
Source: Tatoeba #794011 · CC BY 2.0 FRHave you read my report?
Source: Tatoeba #9415224 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.