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一把
yì bǎ
Description
"一把"常常用来数有把手的东西，比如一把刀、一把椅子。
"一把" is often used to count things with handles, such as a knife or a chair.
它也可以表示用手抓一下，或者"很多"的意思。
It can also mean to grab something with the hand, or to indicate "a lot."
Meanings
一把yì bǎ
measure word for things with handles or graspable objects
桌子上有一把刀。
There is a knife on the table.
一把yì bǎ
a handful of something
他给了我一把糖。
He gave me some candy.
一把yì bǎ
a grab or pull with the hand; a quick action
他一把抓住了我的手。
He grabbed my hand quickly.
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Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 把 (a measure word originally meaning 'to grasp/handle').
- Nuance
把 classifies handled tools (刀, 伞) and things you can grab or hold.
In videos
“一把刀，我要把它们切，切开，切开。”
“我的阿姨挑选了一把合适的蔬菜”
“这个需要准备一把剪刀”
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