课本

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Understanding 课本 (kèběn)

课本 literally means "lesson book" and refers to the textbook used in classes. It is a common noun in educational contexts, especially in schools.

Usage and Context

When you hear 课本, it usually means the official book assigned by teachers for study. It is often used with verbs like (bring), (forget), or (borrow).

Common Collocations

  • 课本 (bring the textbook): used when students are reminded to bring their books to class.
  • 课本 (forget to bring the textbook): a common excuse or situation.
  • 课本内容 (textbook content): refers to the material inside the textbook.

Tips

课本 is a concrete noun and does not refer to any book, only those used for lessons. Avoid confusing it with (book) which is more general. When talking about study materials, 课本 is the precise term for textbooks assigned in courses.

Example Sentences

The teacher asked us to bring the textbook to class.

This textbook has rich content and is suitable for beginners.

I forgot to bring my textbook, so I can only borrow one from a classmate.