Definition
拍子 is a noun with two main meanings: a flat object used to hit balls or insects (paddle, racket, swatter), and the rhythmic beat in music (time). In sports contexts, it refers to the equipment; in music, it refers to the tempo or meter. Be careful not to confuse it with 节拍 (jiépāi), which also means 'beat' but is more technical.
noun
paddleracketor swatter (a flat object used to hit a ball or insect)beattime (in music)
Examples
- 。Tā mǎi le yí gè xīn de wǎngqiú pāi zi.He bought a new tennis racket.
- 拍子。Dàjiā yào gēnzhe pāi zi chànggē.Everyone should sing along with the beat.
- 拍子。Tā yòng pāi zi dǎ sǐ le cāngying.He killed the fly with the swatter.
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