书上

in the book; according to what the book says

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phrase Uncommon #12,945
in the book; according to what the book says Refers to the book’s written content, not its physical surface.
CH: 书上也都这么说。
EN: The book says so too.

书上也都这么说

That's what the books say too.

— 朱诺 (2007)

书上都说除非你特别特别爱这个男人不然男人是很难忍的

They all say in books that unless you really, really love a man, it’s hard for a man to hold back.

— SoulMate (2016)

可我看书上说的都是挺有意思的到处都能去遇上不服气的就打

But the books make it sound like you can go anywhere and have a great time, and just fight anyone who gives you a hard time.

— 卧虎藏龙 (2000)

我是在书上看到的

I saw it in a book.

— 这个男人来自地球 (2007)

我从书上看到的

I read it in a book.

— 为所应为 (1989)