把子 (bà zi) — handle, grip (of a tool, utensil, or object)

Definition

A colloquial measure-like noun for the handle or grip of a tool, utensil, or object — more spoken than 把手 bǎshǒu, which is the standard term. Always takes the ∼ placeholder where the full noun would go (e.g. 刀的∼ = 'the knife's handle').

noun

handlegrip (of a tool, utensil, or object)

Measure word · 把

Examples

把子。
Zhè bǎ dāo de bà zi huài le.
The handle of this knife is broken.
把子，。
Guō de bà zi hěn tàng, xiǎo xīn bié tàng dào shǒu.
The pot's handle is very hot — be careful not to burn your hand.
把子。
Tā yòng lì wò zhù le gōng jù de bà zi.
He gripped the handle of the tool tightly.

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