The Chinese word 把握 means “grasp” or “hold” in English. It is often used to express the idea of having a firm understanding or control of a situation or concept. For example, you might use 把握 to describe how confident you feel about a job interview or a difficult task. Additionally, 把握 can also be used to suggest the importance of being careful and attentive in order to successfully achieve a goal.
Translation
Noun: assurance
Verb: to grasp, to hold
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们必须把握机会 | wǒmen bìxū bǎwò jīhuì | We must seize the opportunity |
| 他很有把握地完成了任务 | tā hěn yǒu bǎwò de wánchéngle rènwù | He completed the task with great confidence |
| 把握好时间，不要浪费 | bǎwò hǎo shíjiān, bùyào làngfèi | Make good use of your time and don’t waste it |
| 他对这个问题很有把握 | tā duì zhège wèntí hěn yǒu bǎwò | He is very confident about this issue |
| 我们必须把握住这个机会 | wǒmen bìxū bǎwò zhù zhège jīhuì | We must seize this opportunity |
| 他能否成功还要看他的把握 | tā néng fǒu chénggōng hái yào kàn tā de bǎwò | Whether he can succeed depends on his confidence |
| 把握好自己的心态很重要 | bǎwò hǎo zìjǐ de xīntài hěn zhòngyào | It’s important to have a good attitude towards yourself |
| 他把握不住自己的情绪，经常发脾气 | tā bǎwò bù zhù zìjǐ de qíngxù, jīngcháng fā píqì | He can’t control his emotions and often loses his temper |
HSK
把握 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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