gū​běn

only existing copy

Senses

孤本 gū​běn only existing copy

The sole surviving copy of a book or ancient text; also refers to an original manuscript or a rubbing from a stone inscription that has since been lost.

孤本 gū​běn rare book

A very rare book or edition that is difficult to find.

References

classifier 孤本/孤本 本/本
synonym 孤本/孤本 秘本/秘本
synonym 孤本/孤本 珍本/珍本