把

bǎ
Dictionary entry
to hold; to grasp

What does 把 mean?

把 (bǎ) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1to hold; to grasp
2to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate
3handlebar
4classifier: handful, bundle, bunch
5classifier for things with handles
6(used to put the object before the verb: 把[ba3] + {noun} + {verb})
7handle

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How to pronounce 把

把
bǎ
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