English–Chinese
“object marker” in Chinese
How to say “object marker” in Chinese
“Object marker” in Chinese is 把 (bǎ).
A hand takes hold of a specific object and brings it forward for handling or change.
Example sentences with 把
我把钥匙放在桌子上了。wǒ bǎ yào shi fàng zài zhuō zi shàng le
I put the keys on the table.
Tips for using 把
- English usually puts an object after the verb, but this Chinese pattern puts a known object first when the action clearly affects it, often with a result such as opening, moving, or breaking.