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bǎ
🔑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
sǎnumbrella
钥匙yào shikey
dāoknife
扇子shàn zifan
suǒlock
吉他jí tāguitar

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