bat1 gei3 bou6筆記簿笔记簿
Jyutpingbat1 gei3 bou6
Yalebāt gei bouh
Definition
Notebook; notepad; a book for writing notes in.
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How it's used
While 筆記簿 is the standard term for a notebook, people often just use 簿 to refer to any kind of notebook or exercise book in casual speech. It is specifically used for writing notes, so it is distinct from a diary or a planner, which are usually called 手帳 or 日記簿.
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bun2本búnExamples
Have you brought your notebook to the meeting yet?
This notebook is filled with all the key points.
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