汉字: 本
1. Character Basics
Radical: 木 (wood)
Stroke Count: 5
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2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: běn (third tone)
3. Meaning
Root; origin; book.
4. Common Words
- 书本 (shū běn): book
- 本来 (běn lái): originally
5. Grammar & Usage
Used as a noun for "book" or as an adverb meaning "originally."
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 本 emphasizes the importance of origins and foundations.
7. Example Sentence
这本书很有趣。
This book is very interesting.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 本 as the "root" of a tree (木).