How to Write 把
The character 把 (bǎ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
把 is pronounced bǎ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hold; (grammatical particle); (measure word for objects with handles).
This is a polyphonic character with readings: bǎ, bà.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 把 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 把
Example Sentences
我们要好好把握这次出国留学的机会。
wǒ men yào hǎo hǎo bǎ wò zhè cì chū guó liú xué de jī huì
We must make the most of this opportunity to study abroad.
别让对手抓住你的任何把柄。
bié ràng duì shǒu zhuā zhù nǐ de rèn hé bǎ bǐng
Don't let your opponent get any leverage over you.
门口有人把守。
mén kǒu yǒu rén bǎ shǒu 。
There are people guarding the door.
这把菜刀的刀把儿松动了。
zhè bǎ cài dāo de dāo bà er sōng dòng le
The handle of this kitchen knife has come loose.
Practice Writing 把 (bǎ)
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