caak3冊册
Jyutpingcaak3
Yalechaak
Definition
A volume, book, or copy; a classifier for books.
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How it's used
Used primarily for formal publications, academic series, or multi-part literary works. It carries a more structured and official tone than the generic classifier 本. You will rarely hear it used for casual reading materials like magazines or pamphlets.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to count everyday books. While it refers to a volume, it is not a general-purpose classifier for any book you pick up off a shelf.
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