WHOLE CHARACTER
读
to read; to attend school; to study
读 means to read or study; the old reading dòu marks a pause in classical text.
Character Familiesleft / right
读
to read; to attend school; to study
读 means to read or study; the old reading dòu marks a pause in classical text.
GF0025–2021 character list · 一级One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.
WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
left / right
Pieces are shown with documented or clearly limited roles; the complete glyph remains standard.
VARIANT COMPONENT
讠
speech (from 言)
The simplified speech form; not a standalone page.
In 读: variant component The speech-side form marks words or speaking.
RIGHT VISUAL PIECE
卖
to sell
Standalone meaning is kept separate from its role in other characters.
In 读: right visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
Tone 2
- to read
- to attend school; to study
- 读书to read
- 读者reader
Tone 4classical/dictionary
- pause in a classical phrase
No common modern word is offered for this reading; the dictionary sense remains in Sources.
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