把持 (bǎ chí) — to monopolize; to dominate (a position, power, etc.); to control (one's emotions, temper, etc.)
Definition
把持 (bǎchí) means to tightly grip power or authority and not let others share it — stronger and more monopolistic than 控制, which is neutral 'to control'. Also used for holding in check one's own emotions.
verb
to monopolizeto dominate (a position, power, etc.)to control (one's emotions, temper, etc.)
Examples
- 把持。Tā bǎ chí zhe gōng sī de cái wù dà quán.He holds a monopoly over the company's financial power.
- 把持。Zhè ge bù mén yì zhí bèi shǎo shù rén bǎ chí.This department has always been dominated by a few people.
- 把持。Tā nǔ lì bǎ chí zhù zì jǐ de fèn nù.She tried hard to control her anger.
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