"读" in Chinese is usually translated as "read" in Engpsh.
The verb "read" is derived from the Old Engpsh "rǣdan," which means "to advise" or "to interpret." It has evolved over time to mean "to look at written or printed words and understand their meaning."
Examples in Engpsh:
I read a book every night before I go to bed.
She pkes to read magazines on the weekends.
He can't read without his glasses.
Translations:
我每晚都会读一本书，然后睡觉。
她喜欢周末读杂志。
他没有眼镜就看不清字。