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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.
In Chinese, demonstrative pronouns like 这 (this) are often combined with nouns to specify objects in context.
Use 这本书 to refer to a book that is currently being discussed or is physically present.
Combination of 这 (this) and 书 (book), a common demonstrative phrase in Chinese.
Used to refer to a specific book in the immediate context, often one that is physically present or has just been mentioned.