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How to use 把 (bǎ) for complex results in Chinese

Subj. + 把 (bǎ) + Obj. + Verb + Complex Complement

Advanced uses of "把 (bǎ)"

HSK 5Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

Advanced 把 (bǎ) involves complex complements (resultative, directional, degree) after the verb. The disposal construction emphasizes the object and the result of the action on it.

Examples

他把房间打扫得干干净净。

Tā bǎ fángjiān dǎsǎo de gāngānjìngjìng.

He cleaned the room spotless.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Advanced uses of "把 (bǎ)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Subj. + 把 (bǎ) + Obj. + Verb + Complex Complement. For example: 他把房间打扫得干干净净。 — “He cleaned the room spotless.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他把房间打扫得干干净净。 — “He cleaned the room spotless.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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