noun HSK 4
stationery store · stationery shop
Meaning
A 文具店 is a retail store that sells stationery and office supplies such as pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, erasers, rulers, and other writing materials. These shops are common in Chinese cities and near schools, serving students and office workers alike.
Usage
This is a straightforward everyday noun used by all age groups. When asking for directions or discussing where to buy school supplies, 文具店 is the standard term. It's often found near schools and residential areas. You might hear people say 去文具店买笔 (go to the stationery store to buy pens).
Examples
- 01学校旁边有一家文具店，很方便。, .There's a stationery store next to the school, very convenient.
- 02我要去文具店买几支笔和一个笔记本。.I need to go to the stationery store to buy a few pens and a notebook.
Characters
Measure words
- 家一家文具店
- 个一个文具店
Common collocations
- 去文具店go to the stationery store
- 文具店老板stationery store owner
- 在文具店买buy at the stationery store
Origin
The word combines 文具 (stationery/writing implements) with 店 (shop). 文具 literally means 'cultural tools' or 'writing tools,' reflecting their association with literacy and education.