Definitions
(noun)
book; booklet
(classifier)
volume
Etymology
Simplified form of 冊. Pictograph of strips of bamboo strung together. In ancient China writing was done on bamboo strips.
About
The character "册" finds its origin in a pictogram depicting vertical bamboo or wooden strips horizontally bound together to form ancient writing tablets, with the traditional form "冊" visually emphasizing these components through its aligned lines and connecting bars. This representation simplified to "册" while maintaining the core imagery of secured slips. Etymologically tied to these physical objects used for documentation, the term's meaning gradually shifted from the specific medium to the abstract concept of a bound volume or register as writing materials evolved. In modern usage, it primarily serves as a noun for a book or booklet and as a measure word for bound items like volumes, magazines, and similar collections.
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我有一本新册子。
请阅读这本手册。
老师点名用了名册。
他送给我一本画册。
相册里有很多照片。
公司需要更新账册。
这本册子记录了历史。
我们根据手册操作机器。