caam1 haau2 syu1參考書参考书
Jyutpingcaam1 haau2 syu1
Yalechāam háau syū
Definition
Reference book; a book used to aid understanding or research.
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How it's used
Students frequently use this term when discussing library resources or academic preparation. It specifically refers to books intended for consultation rather than cover to cover reading. In casual conversation, people might simply refer to these as 工具書 if they are emphasizing the practical utility of the text.
Measure word
bun2本búnExamples
Do you need to look at reference books to do your homework?
Related words
Common phrases
consult a reference book
library reference book
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Grammar guides
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