"paperback" in Chinese (Simplified)

平装书

Definition

平装书是指用柔软纸张做封面的书，通常比精装书更便宜、更轻便。

“Paperback” 专指书籍，不用于杂志等。常见搭配有：'paperback edition'（平装版），'in paperback'（以平装形式）。不要与 'hardcover' 混淆。

I bought a paperback at the bookstore.

我在书店买了一本**平装书**。

The library has a large paperback section.

图书馆有很大的**平装书**区域。

This novel is available as a paperback and an e-book.

这本小说有**平装书**和电子书两个版本。

The paperback was so cheap, I couldn't resist buying it.

**平装书**太便宜了，我忍不住就买了。

Do you prefer paperbacks or hardcovers when you travel?

你旅行时喜欢带**平装书**还是精装书？

I always wait until a book comes out in paperback to save money.

我总是等书出**平装本**，这样省钱。