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Referring to books or records with 籍 (jí)
Description & Modification
Structure
书 + 籍
Explanation
The character 籍 (jí) means "books," "records," or "registry" and usually appears as part of compound words rather than standing alone. Common compounds include 书籍 (books), 国籍 (nationality), and 户籍 (household registration). On its own, it has a classical or literary flavor.
Examples
他的国籍是加拿大。
tā de guójí shì jiānádà.
His nationality is Canadian.
请到户籍所在地办理相关手续。
qǐng dào hùjí suǒzàidì bànlǐ xiāngguān shǒuxù.
Please go to your registered household location to handle the relevant procedures.
古籍的修复工作需要极大的耐心。
gǔjí de xiūfù gōngzuò xūyào jí dà de nàixīn.
The restoration of ancient books requires enormous patience.