CHINESE DICTIONARYWORD

本

běnHSK 1

本 (běn) is an HSK 1 Chinese word with 3 definitions and 6 bilingual examples.

PARTS OF SPEECH3
DEFINITIONS3
EXAMPLES6
01

Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

1

measure word 量

  1. Englishmeasure word for books

    • EX
      我买了三本书。

      I bought three books.

    • EX
      桌子上有一本书。

      There is a book on the table.

2

adverb 副

  1. Englishoriginally

    • EX
      我本打算今天去公园,但是外面下雨了。

      I had originally planned to go to the park today, but it's raining outside.

    • EX
      这件事本该由他负责,但他却推给了别人。

      He was supposed to be responsible for this, but he passed it on to someone else.

3

pronoun 代

  1. Englishthis

    • EX
      本届运动会共有三十个国家的代表参加。

      Representatives from thirty countries are taking part in this year's sports meet.

    • EX
      本人因身体不舒服,特此向老师请假一天。

      I am feeling unwell and hereby ask the teacher for one day's leave.