册

• 拼音: cè
• 汉字拆解: 册 = pictograph of bamboo slips bound together

含义

Volume; copy. A measure word for books.

Used as a measure word specifically for bound books and volumes. Also appears in words like 画册 (picture album), 手册 (handbook), and 纪念册 (memorial book).

例句

1. 这套丛书一共有十册，我已经读完五册了。
2. 图书馆新进了几百册图书。
3. 请给我一册宣传手册。

用法指南

语境: books, literature, library

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这本书分上下两册。(This book is divided into two volumes.)
• 我买了三册杂志。(I bought three copies of magazines.)

错误说法

• 用'册'量单张纸或报纸——应该用'张'或'份' (Don't use 册 for single sheets or newspapers — use 张 or 份 instead)

起源与历史

Originally depicted bamboo slips tied together, the traditional form of Chinese books.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal