Definition
谱子 is a colloquial noun for a written notation or score. It most commonly refers to a musical score (乐谱), but can also mean a list or manual of rules, formulas, or moves, such as a recipe (食谱) or a chess manual (棋谱). The 子 suffix gives it a casual, everyday feel.
n.
music scorelist or notation of rules/formulas (e.g., recipe, chess manual)
Examples
- 谱子？Nǐ néng bāng wǒ kàn yíxià zhège pǔ zǐ ma?Can you help me take a look at this music score?
- 谱子。Māma yǒu yì běn zuò cài de pǔ zǐ.Mom has a recipe book for cooking.
- 谱子。Tā zhàozhe pǔ zǐ xià qí.He plays chess following the notation.
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