把柄 (bǎ bǐng) — (figurative) something that can be used against someone; leverage; (literal) handle (of a tool, weapon, etc.)

Definição

Literally the 'handle' of a tool or weapon (same as 把手). Figuratively, a weakness or piece of evidence someone can use against you — English 'leverage'.

noun
(figurative) something that can be used against someoneleverage(literal) handle (of a tool, weapon, etc.)
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Exemplos

  • 把柄
    Tā zuò shì bù jǐn shèn, gěi rén liú xià le bǎ bǐng.
    He is not careful in his actions, leaving leverage for others.
  • 把柄
    Nǐ shuō huà yào zhù yì, bié ràng rén zhuā zhù bǎ bǐng.
    You should be careful with your words; don't let people catch leverage.
  • 把柄
    Zhè bǎ cài dāo de bǎ bǐng shì mù tou zuò de.
    The handle of this kitchen knife is made of wood.

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