běn
本位货币
root; base; this
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Meanings
4 senses · 6 examplesnoun
root; origin; foundation
Often used to refer to the fundamental part of something.
Zhè这
běn本
zì字
diǎn典
hěn很
yǒu有
yòng用
。
This dictionary is very useful.
Tā他
wàng忘
le了
xué学
xí习
de的
běn本
。
He forgot the essence of studying.
noun
book; edition
Common measure word for books.
Wǒ我
mǎi买
le了
yī一
běn本
xiǎo小
shuō说
。
I bought a novel.
pronoun
this; current; one's own
Used as a demonstrative or possessive prefix.
Běn本
gōng公
sī司
chéng成
lì立
yú于
yī1
jiǔ9
jiǔ9
líng0
nián年
。
This company was founded in 1990.
Běn本
yuè月
jì计
huá划
yǐ已
jīng经
wán完
chéng成
。
This month's plan has been completed.
adjective
original; essential
Often modifies nouns like 'color' or 'intention'.
Qǐng请
bǎo保
chí持
shū书
běn本
de的
yuán原
yàng样
。
Please keep the book in its original condition.