COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 把 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 巴 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 把 (bǎ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hold; to grasp
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǎ
把
to hold; to grasp
Common words
bǎ wò
把握
to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance
bǎ bǐng
把柄
handle; (fig.) information that can be used against sb
bǎ guān
把关
to guard a pass; to check on sth
bǎ shǒu
把手
to shake hands
bǎ
把
to hold; to grasp; to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate; handlebar; classifier: handful, bundle, bunch
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
把
把
把
把
把
把
把
把
LEARNING TIP
Remember 把
Say “bǎ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 把
Common words and phrases
bǎ wò
to grasp (also fig.); to seize; to hold; assurance
bǎ bǐng
handle; (fig.) information that can be used against sb
bǎ guān
to guard a pass; to check on sth
bǎ shǒu
to shake hands
bǎ
to hold; to grasp; to hold a baby in position to help it urinate or defecate; handlebar; classifier: handful, bundle, bunch
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“把”。
Zhège zì shì “bǎ”.
This character is “把”.
我正在学习“把”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bǎ” zì.
I am learning the character “把”.
请写一遍“把”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bǎ”.
Please write “把” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 把?
把 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 把 (bǎ) mean?
把 (bǎ) means to hold; to grasp.
What is the radical of 把?
The radical of 把 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.