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大把
dàbǎ
Description
“大把”常常用来说数量很多，可以是钱、时间，也可以是机会。
"大把" is often used to say a large amount, which can be money, time, or opportunities.
它是口语里的说法，听起来很随意。
It is a colloquial expression and sounds very casual.
Meanings
大把dàbǎ
a lot of; plenty of (money, time, etc.)
他有大把的钱。
He has lots of money.
大把dàbǎ
a large handful (of something)
她抓了大把糖给孩子。
She grabbed handfuls of candy for the child.
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Notes
- Etymology
大 (big) + 把 (handful/measure word), literally 'a big handful'.
- Nuance
colloquial and emphatic, stressing abundance more than neutral 很多.
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