部 (bù) — (classifier) for films, books, machines, etc.; (noun) department, ministry, section
Definition
部 has two distinct roles: as a noun it means a department or ministry (similar to 部门 but 部门 emphasizes an administrative division), and as a classifier it counts films, books, and machines — wider than 支 (long thin objects) or 盘 (games/food).
classifier
for filmsbooksmachinesetc.
noun
departmentministrysection
Measure word · 部
Easily confused
- 陪péilook-aliketo accompany, to keep (someone) company
- 不bùsound-alikeno, not (negates verbs and adjectives)
- 倍bèilook-alike(classifier) times, -fold (indicates multiplier after a number)
- 步bùsound-alike(noun) step (in walking), pace
- 赔péilook-aliketo compensate, to pay for damage or loss
- 布bùsound-alikecloth; fabric
Examples
- 部。Wǒ kàn le yí bù hěn hǎo de diàn yǐng.I watched a very good movie.
- 部。Tā mǎi le yí bù xīn shǒu jī.He bought a new cell phone.
- 部。Tā zài jiào yù bù gōng zuò.She works in the education department.
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