HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
把 — to hold
- Reading
- bǎ
- Meaning
- to hold; handle; (measure word for things with handles)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
把 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is bǎ and it means to hold; handle; (measure word for things with handles). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
把 appears in everyday chinese words such as 把 (grammatical particle), 把握 (grasp; assurance) and 把关 (check, guard a pass).
Chinese words containing 把
Frequently asked questions
What does 把 mean in Chinese?
把 means to hold; handle; (measure word for things with handles) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 把 read?
把 is read bǎ. Reading it inside real words — 把 and 把握 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 把 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 把 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 把 in a word?
A common word containing 把 is 把 (bǎ) — "grammatical particle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 把 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 把 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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