unknown, 19 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #9315, Very Hard
簿
bù
a register
unknown, 19 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #9315, Very Hard
簿
bù
account-book
unknown, 19 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #9315, Very Hard
bù(bu4) T4
1register, notebook, account book
2a book
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March 24, 2026
簿bù(bu4)
The character 簿 (bù) refers to a type of book or register, often used for keeping records, such as account books or notebooks. It is commonly used in contexts related to administration, finance, or personal note-taking, indicating its purpose of organizing information systematically.
Strokes19Radical⺮Frequency#9315DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, keeping meticulous records and accounts has historical significance due to the importance of trade and agriculture. Account books were essential for managing finances and ensuring transparency in transactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'book' (簿) made of bamboo (the radical '竹' suggests bamboo), where you jot down all your important accounts or notes. The 'b' sound in 'bamboo' can help you remember the pronunciation 'bù'.
Meanings of 簿
bù(bu4)
1register, notebook, account book
2a book
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About 簿
簿Simplified
19Strokes
⺮Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
账 (zhàng) — use 簿 (bù) for a general record book, while 账 (zhàng) specifically refers to accounts or financial statements.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 簿 with the character 本 (běn), which also relates to books but has a different nuance. 簿 is more specific to registers and accounts, while 本 refers to the physical book itself. Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it as bǔ could lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
Though 簿 is not listed in the HSK levels, it can be connected to other key vocabulary in the realm of documentation and accounting. Students should focus on the context of usage and familiarize themselves with related terms like 账簿 (zhàngbù), meaning 'account book', to enhance their understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 簿 incorrectly when they mean to refer to a general book, leading to phrases like 读一本簿 (dú yī běn bù - read a book) instead of 读一本书 (dú yī běn shū). Always prefer 书 for general books.
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Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 溥 represents the sound.
1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
2The sound half溥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaybamboo
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 簿?
Decomposition of 簿
IDS Structure⿱⺮溥
簿Full Character
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⺮zhu2
top
溥Pu3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 簿?
How to say register, notebook, account book in Chinese
“register, notebook, account book” in Chinese is簿bù
The character 簿 (bù) refers to a type of book or register, often used for keeping records, such as account books or notebooks. It is commonly used in contexts related to administration, finance, or personal note-taking, indicating its purpose of organizing information systematically.
When to use 簿
Learners often confuse 簿 with the character 本 (běn), which also relates to books but has a different nuance. 簿 is more specific to registers and accounts, while 本 refers to the physical book itself. Be mindful of the tone; mispronouncing it as bǔ could lead to confusion with other words.
簿 or something close to it
账 (zhàng) — use 簿 (bù) for a general record book, while 账 (zhàng) specifically refers to accounts or financial statements.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes use 簿 incorrectly when they mean to refer to a general book, leading to phrases like 读一本簿 (dú yī běn bù - read a book) instead of 读一本书 (dú yī běn shū). Always prefer 书 for general books.
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Grammar Patterns of 簿
簿 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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这家报纸正和提起损害赔偿诉讼的女演员对____公堂。
The newspaper is fighting a damages action brought by the actress.
Example Sentences for 簿 (8)
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1
这家报纸正和提起损害赔偿诉讼的女演员对簿公堂。
zhè jiā bào zhǐ zhèng hé tí qǐ sǔn hài péi cháng sù sòng de nǚ yǎn yuán duì bù gōng táng。
The newspaper is fighting a damages action brought by the actress.
2
手边放一本便笺簿，以便有问题时随时记下。
shǒu biān fàng yī běn biàn jiān bù， ， yǐ biàn yǒu wèn tí shí suí shí jì。
Keep a pad handy to jot down queries as they occur.
3
他有一本剪贴簿,面有他的一些音乐会的剪报.
tā yǒu yī běn jiǎn tiē bù, , miàn yǒu tā de yī xiē yīn lè huì de jiǎn.
He kept a scrapbook containing press cuttings of his concerts.
