说部 Traditional form: 說部 Pinyin (reading): shuōbù Definitions: (old) works of literature, including novels, plays etc Characters: 说 - to speak, to say; to scold, to upbraid 部 - department, ministry; division, unit; part, section Traditional characters: 說 - to speak, to say; to scold, to upbraid 部 - department, ministry; division, unit; part, section