English–Chinese
“phone book” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiàn huà bù
Example
你有电话簿吗？nǐ yǒu diàn huà bù ma
Do you have a phone book?
How to say “phone book” in Chinese
“Phone book” in Chinese is 电话簿 (diàn huà bù).
An organized directory that turns names into ways of reaching people or organizations.
Example sentences with 电话簿
我翻看电话簿，找不到他的号码。wǒ fān kàn diàn huà bù zhǎo bú dào tā de hào mǎ
I flipped through the phone book, but I couldn't find his number.
Tips for using 电话簿
- In everyday Chinese, this noun can refer to a paper directory or a stored contact list, so it is broader than a bound book.