本 (běn) — (classifier) used for books, periodicals, documents, etc.
Definition
本 is the everyday measure word for bound items like books and magazines. 册 is also for books but sounds more formal and is used for booklets or albums. Use 根 for long thin objects like sticks or cigarettes.
classifier
used for booksperiodicalsdocumentsetc.
Examples
- 。Wǒ yǒu yì běn shū.I have one book.
- 。Zhè shì sān běn shū.These are three books.
- 本。Wǒ xiǎng yào zhè yì běn.I want this one (book).
Grammar
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