死讀書 sǐdúshū to study mechanically Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents sǐdúshū to study mechanically 死 sǐ stubborn stubborn; inflexible; obstinate; (of a person or method) set in one's ways读书 讀書 dúshū verb + noun to read To read a book either aloud or to oneself; to engage in reading as an activity.sǐdúshū to be buried in books 死 sǐ adverb desperately at all costs; with all one's might; to the death; desperately读书 讀書 dúshū verb + noun to study To attend school or be a student; to pursue an education.