What does 把 mean in Chinese?

把 (bǎ) means "to hold, handle" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 3.

How do you write 把?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 把 is written.

What is the radical of 把?

Radical information for 把 is being updated.

How many strokes does 把 have?

Stroke count information for 把 is being updated.

What HSK level is 把?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 把 is a character to recognise at HSK 3 and to write by hand at HSK 3.

把 (bǎ): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

把

bǎ

to hold, handle

HSK 3 character

Quick Answer

把 (bǎ) means "to hold, handle" with HSK 3 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 把 →Animated stroke-order for 把 →

Pronunciation

bǎ

Meaning

Primary: to hold

Other meanings:

handle

Basic info

Pinyin	bǎ
Meanings	to hold, handle
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#385 most common

Example sentences

把书给我。
Bǎ shū gěi wǒ.
Give me the book.
From 把 (HSK 3)
他善于把握机会，总能在关键时刻做出正确的决定。
Tā shànyú bǎwò jīhuì, zǒng néng zài guānjiàn shíkè zuòchū zhèngquè de juédìng.
He is good at seizing opportunities and can always make the right decisions at critical moments.
From 把握 (HSK 5)
他耍的什么把戏？
Tā shuǎ de shénme bǎxì?
What trick is he playing?
From 把戏

Words containing 把

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
把	bǎ	to hold, handle	HSK 3
把握	bǎwò	grasp	HSK 5
把关	bǎguān	to guard a pass, to check on	HSK 7-9
把手	bǎshou	handle, grip	HSK 7-9
把戏	bǎxì	acrobatics, cheap trick

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把

bǎ