How to Say ‘This book’ in Traditional Chinese
這本書
zhè běn shū
[zhè běn shū]
💬 Usage Tip: 本 (běn) is the counting word for books, and it sits between 這 and the noun. Swap the noun's counter to point at other things: 這杯咖啡 "this cup of coffee".
Phrase Breakdown
這
zhè
[zhè]
this
Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.
殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。
Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.
本
běn
[běn]
measure word for books
Classifier used for books, magazines, and notebooks.
我買了一本小說。
I bought a novel.
書
shū
[shū]
book
A book; here a noun, not the verb 'write'.
這本書很好看。
This book is very good.
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