paak3 zi2 bou2拍紙簿拍纸簿

Jyutpingpaak3 zi2 bou2

Yalepaak jí bóu

名詞

Definition

Notepad; scratchpad used for taking notes or sketching.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a simple, often inexpensive pad of paper used for quick notes or rough drafts rather than a bound journal or diary. It implies a functional, disposable nature where pages are meant to be torn off after use. While digital tools have replaced it for many, it remains a staple in offices and schools for quick brainstorming.

Measure word

bun2本bún

Examples

nei5你ze3借bun2本paak3拍zi2紙bou2簿bei2畀ngo5我se2寫dai1低di1啲je5嘢hou2好m4唔hou2好？

Could you lend me a notepad to jot some things down?

ngo5我maai5買zo2咗bun2本san1新ge3嘅paak3拍zi2紙bou2簿faan1返lai4嚟zou6做cou2草gou2稿。

I bought a new notepad to use for drafts.

Common phrases

si1撕paak3拍zi2紙bou2簿

tear a page from a notepad

jung6用paak3拍zi2紙bou2簿se2寫dai1低

jot down on a notepad

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 筆記簿, which is a broader term that can refer to more formal notebooks, spiral-bound books, or even laptops. 拍紙簿 specifically emphasizes the loose-leaf or tear-off pad format.