把握

bǎ wò

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to grasp (also fig.)
2. to seize
3. assurance
4. certainty
5. sure (of the outcome)

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 放手 fàng shǒu 放手 fàng shǒu to give up Antonym for 'to seize' or 'to grasp', meaning 'to let go'.: to give up

Related words

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• 肯定 kěn dìng 肯定 kěn dìng to be certain Related to 'assurance' or 'certainty', as in having confidence in an outcome.: to be certain

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 把握 to express physically holding an object (e.g., a cup); use 拿 or 抓住 instead.

Example Sentences

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这是一个很好的机会，你应该 把握 住。

This is a great opportunity; you should seize it.

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Words Containing 把握

• 无把握 无把握 wú bǎ wò: uncertain

Child Words of 把握

• 把 把 bǎ: handlebar
• 把 把 bà: handle
• 握 握 wò: to clench (one's fist)