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本 (běn) — how to say "book" in Chinese
Measure word: 本
本
Book, root, origin
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
三本书
sān běn shū
three books
一本书
yì běn shū
one book
Examples
我有一本书，我很喜欢。
I have a book, I like it very much.
我有一本书
I have a book.
Mnemonic
[Ben-] Ben the Bear is digging next to a tree's roots 🌳 that perfectly form the character 本. He finds an ancient book 📚 buried there and exclaims, "I've discovered the root of all knowledge and origin of tales!"
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "book" in Chinese?
"book" in Chinese is 本 (běn).
What does 本 mean in English?
本 (běn) means "Book, root, origin".
How is 本 pronounced?
It is pronounced běn (written as ben). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "book" in Chinese characters?
It is written 本.
What HSK level is 本?
本 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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