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  4. 这本书

这本书

zhè běn shū
this book

这本书很有趣。

This book is very interesting.


general

A specific book being referred to in context, typically the one being held or discussed.

你能把这本书借给我吗?

Can you lend me this book?

The phrase is used to specify a particular book in conversation or writing, often one that is physically present or recently mentioned.

Collocations

这本书this book这本书的作者the author of this book这本书的内容the content of this book

Synonyms

这本这部书

Related Phrases

那本书phrase
that book
这本书很好看phrase
this book is very good

Pro Tip

Demonstrative Phrases

In Chinese, demonstrative pronouns like 这 (this) are often combined with nouns to specify objects in context.

Gold Rule

Specificity

Use 这本书 to refer to a book that is currently being discussed or is physically present.

Word Origin

Combination of 这 (this) and 书 (book), a common demonstrative phrase in Chinese.

Usage Notes

Used to refer to a specific book in the immediate context, often one that is physically present or has just been mentioned.

Word Breakdown

这
this
demonstrative
+
书
book
noun
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