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Chinese

běn
Meaning: measure word for books; root; origin
Part of Speech: Counter, Noun

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Example sentences

我買了一本書。
我买了一本书。
I bought a book.
他讀了一萬多本書。
He has read over ten thousand books.
這本書的內容非常有趣。
The content of this book is very interesting.
這本書沒有價值。
This book has no value.
這本書將在下個月出版。
This book will be published next month.

Usage Notes

Common measure word for bound items like books. Also means root or origin.

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