bou6簿
Jyutpingbou6
Yalebouh
Definition
Notebook or writing pad; a blank booklet used for a specific purpose.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to bound paper intended for writing, distinguishing it from a book meant for reading. It is common to add a prefix to specify the purpose, such as 筆記簿 for notes or 數簿 for accounting. The term is strictly for physical objects and does not apply to digital documents or files.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 書, which is a book meant for reading. Using 簿 to refer to a novel or a textbook will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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