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巴
bā
Description
“巴”是一个很老的字，现在很少单独用。
"巴" is a very old character and is now rarely used alone.
我们常在词里看到它，比如“尾巴”“下巴”“嘴巴”。
We often see "巴" in words, such as "尾巴" (tail), "下巴" (chin), and "嘴巴" (mouth).
Meanings
巴ba
noun suffix for body parts or objects
小狗的尾巴很长。
The puppy's tail is very long.
巴bā
to cling to; stick to; be close to
泥巴都巴在鞋上了。
Mud is all over the shoes.
巴bā
to eagerly hope for; look forward to
他天天巴着放假。
He eagerly looks forward to the holiday every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a large snake; now mostly a noun suffix or verb 'to cling'.
- Nuance
as a suffix it is toneless (ba), but as a verb it keeps the first tone (bā).
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