How to Say ‘This book’ in Simplified Chinese
这本书
zhè běn shū
[juh běn shū]
💬 Usage Tip: Between 这 and a noun you need a counting word, and books take 本 (běn). Compare 这个人 "this person" or 这本杂志 "this magazine".
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
本
běn
[běn]
measure word for books
Classifier used for books, magazines and other bound volumes.
我买了两本杂志。
I bought two magazines.
书
shū
[shū]
book
A noun for a book.
我喜欢看书。
I like reading books.
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