版块

版塊

bǎnkuài

noun #39,050

Measure Word

一个版块 gè

Meanings

1 section (of a forum, app, or newspaper)
2 subforum / category
3 (geology) tectonic plate

Characters

edition / printing block

Examples

这个论坛的电影版块特别活跃。

Zhège lùntán de diànyǐng bǎnkuài tèbié huóyuè.

This forum's movies section is especially active.

App 新增了一个游戏版块。

App xīnzēngle yí ge yóuxì bǎnkuài.

The app added a new gaming section.

Tips

usage

In modern app/web context, 版块 = a section or tab. Originally a typesetting term (a 'plate' of type), then borrowed by geology for tectonic 'plates' — same character logic, different domains.

Stroke Order

版 bǎn

块 kuài