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    Referring to a notebook with 笔记本 (bǐjìběn)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    笔记本 (bǐjìběn) refers to a notebook used for writing or, in modern usage, a laptop computer (short for 笔记本电脑). Context determines which meaning is intended — in academic settings it usually means a physical notebook, while in technology contexts it refers to a laptop.

    Examples

    • 我把上课的内容都记在笔记本上了。

      wǒ bǎ shàngkè de nèiróng dōu jì zài bǐjìběn shàng le.

      I wrote down everything from class in my notebook.

    • 他刚买了一台新笔记本，特别轻薄。

      tā gāng mǎi le yī tái xīn bǐjìběn, tèbié qīngbáo.

      He just bought a new laptop; it's especially light and thin.

    • 你能借我一个笔记本吗？我忘带了。

      nǐ néng jiè wǒ yī gè bǐjìběn ma? wǒ wàng dài le.

      Can you lend me a notebook? I forgot to bring mine.

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