This is the 216th most frequent Chinese word.
本
"本" means "root," "origin," or is used as a measure word for books.
In this sentence, "本" is used as a classifier or measure word for books.
这是本书的封面。
This is the cover of the book.
Here, "本" serves as a prefix to indicate that the noun refers to the subject at hand, in this case, 'this shop'.
本店今日有优惠活动。
This shop has discount promotions today.
In this sentence, "本" means 'local' or 'this,' modifying "地社区" to specify the idea of being part of the nearby or relevant community.