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笔记本
bǐjìběn
Description
笔记本是一种用来写字或记东西的本子。
A 笔记本 is a notebook used for writing or recording things.
现在这个词也常常用来说笔记本电脑。
Nowadays, this word is also often used to refer to a laptop computer.
Meanings
笔记本bǐjìběn
notebook (for writing)
我买了一个新的笔记本。
I bought a new notebook.
笔记本bǐjìběn
laptop computer
他用笔记本工作。
He works with a notebook.
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Notes
- Etymology
笔 (pen) + 记 (record) + 本 (book/booklet), literally a 'pen-note book'.
- Nuance
笔记本电脑 is the full term for laptop; 笔记本 alone can mean either.
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