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bǎ
把
🔑Essential
Meaning
Classifier for things with a handle: chairs, umbrellas, keys, knives, fans.
💡 Memory Tip
把 is for things with handles! Chair, umbrella, key, knife — they all have grips.
Examples
一把椅子
yī bǎ yǐ zi
one chair
一把伞
yī bǎ sǎn
one umbrella
一把钥匙
yī bǎ yào shi
one key
Common Nouns Used With
椅子yǐ zichair
伞sǎnumbrella
钥匙yào shikey
刀dāoknife
扇子shàn zifan
锁suǒlock
吉他jí tāguitar
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