把
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 把
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 把 | bǎ | to hold; to grasp; to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate |
| 把握 | bǎ wò | to grasp (also fig.); to seize |
| 把关 | bǎ guān | to guard a pass; to check on sth |
| 把手 | bǎ shǒu | to shake hands |
| 把戏 | bǎ xì | acrobatics; jugglery; trick; ploy |
| 把柄 | bǎ bǐng | handle; (fig.) information that can be used against sb |
| 一把手 | yī bǎ shǒu | working hand; member of a work team; participant; the boss (short form of 手) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 把 have?
把 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 把?
The pinyin for 把 is bǎ. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄚˇ.
What does 把 mean in Chinese?
把 means: to hold; to grasp; to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate. It appears in common words such as 把、把握、把关.