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How to say “introduction” for a book?

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ZWLearner    0

ZWLearner
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How do you say “introduction” such as a section or chapter of a book. I see many choices such as:

序言
导言
引言
前言

 

What is the difference among these words? Are there other words? Which one is correct?

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Momo220    3

Momo220
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Introduction should be 简介 or 介绍

 

序言/前言 is "preface"

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杰.克    32

杰.克
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序言  is preface 

 

as in the pages before a book starts

 

 

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