把
握

To grasp (also fig.) in Chinese: 把握 (bǎ wò)

bǎ wò

to grasp (also fig.)

HSK 3.0 Level 32 example sentences

Definitions

  1. 1to grasp (also fig.)
  2. 2to seize
  3. 3to hold
  4. 4assurance
  5. 5certainty
  6. 6sure (of the outcome)

Stroke order

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把
握

Zhuyin

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ㄅㄚˇ

bǎ

ㄅ/ bㄚ/ aˇ/ third tone

ㄨㄛˋ

wò

ㄨ/ uㄛ/ oˋ/ fourth tone

Example sentences

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  • 好好把握这个机会。

    hǎo hǎo bǎ wò zhè ge jī huì。

    Make good use of this opportunity.

  • 你要好好把握这个时机。

    nǐ yào hǎo hǎo bǎ wò zhè ge shí jī。

    You should make good use of this opportunity.

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Related words

把

bǎ

to hold

握

wò

to hold

握手

wò shǒu

to shake hands

掌握

zhǎng wò

to grasp (often fig.)

把柄

bǎ bǐng

handle

把关

bǎ guān

to guard a pass

把手

bǎ shǒu

to shake hands

一把手

yī bǎ shǒu

working hand

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