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How to use the 把 (bǎ) sentence in Chinese

Subj. + 把 (bǎ) + Obj. + Verb

把 (bǎ) — how to use the 把 (bǎ) sentence

HSK 3Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

With 把 (bǎ), the object is moved before the verb to emphasize the effect on that object or the change in its state. This construction usually describes an action with a clear result for the object.

Examples

请把门打开。

Qǐng bǎ mén dǎkāi.

Please open the door.

把窗户关上。

Bǎ chuānghù guānshàng.

Close the window.

他把杯子洗了。

Tā bǎ bēizi xǐ le.

He washed the cup.

Practice

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Characters

Words from this rule

把

bǎ

Preposition putting the object before the verb; measure word for things with a handle

请

qǐng

To invite, to ask, please, to treat

门

mén

Door, gate; (classifier for academic subjects)

打开

dǎ kāi

To open

窗户

chuānghu

Window

关

guān

To close

上

shàng

On, above

他

tā

He

杯子

bēizi

Cup, glass

洗

xǐ

To wash, to bathe

了

le

Particle (completed action or change of state)

书

shū

Book

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “how to use the 把 sentence” in Chinese with 把?

Use the structure: Subj. + 把 (bǎ) + Obj. + Verb. For example: 请把门打开。 — “Please open the door”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

请把门打开。 — “Please open the door”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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