把握 (bǎ wò) — (verb) to grasp, to seize, to hold (literally or figuratively); (noun) assurance, certainty, confidence (in a positive outcome)
Definition
把握 is both 'to grasp/seize' (verb, often an opportunity) and 'confidence, certainty' as a noun. As a noun it overlaps with 信心 and 保证, but 把握 emphasizes the sense of being sure of a positive outcome.
verb
to graspto seizeto hold (literally or figuratively)
noun
assurancecertaintyconfidence (in a positive outcome)
Examples
- 把握。Nǐ yào bǎ wò zhù zhè cì nán dé de jī huì.You must seize this rare opportunity.
- 。Tā duì zì jǐ de jì huà hěn yǒu bǎ wò.He is very confident about his plan.
- 把握。Wǒ men yí dìng yào bǎ wò hǎo zhè ge xiàng mù de guān jiàn.We must grasp the key points of this project.
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