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    Expressing "version" or "edition" with 版 (bǎn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 版

    Explanation

    版 (bǎn) is a noun meaning "version," "edition," or "printing." It is used to describe a particular form or release of a product, publication, or design. For example, 奥运版 means "Olympic edition."

    Examples

    • 这是这本小说的最新版。

      Zhè shì zhè běn xiǎoshuō de zuìxīn bǎn.

      This is the latest edition of this novel.

    • 我买了一个奥运版的纪念水杯。

      Wǒ mǎi le yī gè Àoyùn bǎn de jìniàn shuǐbēi.

      I bought an Olympic edition commemorative cup.

    • 这款软件已经更新到第三版了。

      Zhè kuǎn ruǎnjiàn yǐjīng gēngxīn dào dì sān bǎn le.

      This software has already been updated to the third edition.

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