把手 (bǎ shou) — handle, grip, knob (on a door, tool, container, etc.)
Definition
Refers to the part you hold to open or carry something — a door knob, a tool grip, a cup handle. Contrast with 把柄 (bǎbǐng), which also means 'handle' but is more often used figuratively as 'leverage / something to use against someone'.
noun
handlegripknob (on a door, tool, container, etc.)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 把手。Zhè ge mén de bǎ shou shì jīn sè de.The handle of this door is golden.
- 把手。Bēi zi de bǎ shou hěn xiǎo.The handle of the cup is very small.
- 把手。Nǐ yào zhuā zhù chē mén de bǎ shou.You need to grab the handle of the car door.
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