ping4 zong1 bun2平裝本平装本
Jyutpingping4 zong1 bun2
Yalepìhng jōng bún
Definition
Paperback book; a book bound with a flexible paper cover, cheaper than hardcover.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the binding style of a book rather than the content itself. It is the standard term used in bookstores to distinguish cheaper, soft-cover editions from their more expensive, hard-cover counterparts known as 精裝本. While it implies a lower price point, it is a neutral descriptor of the physical format.
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bun2本búnExamples
Is there a paperback version of this book for sale?
I like buying paperbacks because they are cheaper and lighter.
Related words
Common phrases
paperback novel
to release a paperback edition
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 簡裝, which can sometimes refer to a more generic or simplified packaging style rather than the specific industry standard of a paperback book.
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Grammar guides
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